According to Marca, Real Madrid has all but secured their spot in the Champions League quarterfinals after a resounding 3-0 victory over Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabéu, with Fede Valverde scoring a historic hat trick against a team managed by Pep Guardiola. As reported by Marca, this impressive win is a testament to the team's strength under Álvaro Arbeloa's management. As noted by Marca, Valverde's achievement is a significant one, and his performance will be remembered for a long time, giving Real Madrid an edge in the competition, unlike their arch-rivals Barcelona, who have been struggling to find their footing this season.
