"I was terrified at my first Real Madrid training"

Real Madrid midfielder Thiago Pitarch recalled his nerves at his first training session with the senior squad, where he scored after a Mbappé assist.

Thiago Pitarch, currently with Spain's U-21 squad, spoke to Onda Cero about his early experiences at Real Madrid. The midfielder revealed he was nervous during his first training session with the senior team after being called up from the B side, but the anxiety eased once he had the ball at his feet. He scored during that session from a Mbappé pass, a moment he said he wants to revisit on video.

Thiago also discussed his relationship with manager José Mourinho, describing him as approachable and humorous but serious when needed. He expressed pride that Mourinho has spoken positively about him.

The 21-year-old, who began his career at Atlético Madrid before moving through Getafe and Leganés, joined Real Madrid at age 16 and said he is focused on normalizing what he acknowledges are extraordinary circumstances, such as being called up to the first team.