Real Madrid youth player Alexis Ciria scores on debut, praises teammates

Real Madrid youth player Alexis Ciria described his debut with the first team as "too easy" thanks to experienced teammates like Álvaro Carreras and Federico Valverde. The young player started in Real Madrid's first open-door friendly match, a 2-2 draw against Fiorentina in Klagenfurt, Austria, playing 64 minutes and scoring the team's second goal.

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playing with Álvaro Carreras or Valverde next to you is too easy.

Ciria, who joined Real Madrid's academy in early 2026 from Sevilla, admitted to initial nervousness but found comfort once on the field. "I told my father that playing with Álvaro Carreras or Valverde next to you is too easy," he told Real Madrid TV. "At first, a little nervous, but once I get on the field, they go away because I'm doing what I like."

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I told my father that playing with Álvaro Carreras or Valverde next to you is too easy. At first, a little nervous, but once I get on the field, they go away because I'm doing what I like.

Reflecting on his goal, Ciria shared the intense emotion he felt. "When the ball came to me, the world closed in. Once I saw it go in, it was a relief," he commented. He also revealed the advice given by coach Jose Mourinho before he entered the game: "Be who I am, have confidence, play without pressure, and have fun."

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When the ball came to me, the world closed in. Once I saw it go in, it was a relief.

Regarding the team's preseason preparation, Ciria noted the high intensity favored by the coach. "The first week, as normal, with a bit more intensity, running work, but these two weeks have been very intense work. The coach likes a lot of intensity, short work, and honestly, it's going very well," he said.

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Be who I am, have confidence, play without pressure, and have fun.