Joining the Spanish giants brings a unique set of expectations, especially as Real Madrid look to bounce back from a disappointing, trophyless last season, which saw them lose the Liga title to Barcelona, exit the Champions League in the quarter-finals, and bow out of the Copa del Rey in the round of 16. Cucurella is under no illusions about the difficulty of the task ahead; the Spaniard acknowledged that maintaining a high level of performance is mandatory when wearing the white shirt, as every opponent views a fixture against Madrid as their biggest game of the season.
The defender expressed his readiness for the challenge, admitting: “It’s a great challenge. All the players at Real Madrid are good. Fitting in at Real Madrid isn’t easy. You have to be at 100% every game. Every team wants to beat you.” His goal is to bring a mix of intensity and character to a squad that is already accustomed to lifting the biggest trophies in world football.
