Konaté discusses importance of Leipzig match before El Clásico

Ibrahima Konaté of Real Madrid addressed the media on October 20, 2026, ahead of the UEFA Champions League match against RB Leipzig. He emphasized the need to focus on this match to prepare well for El Clásico. Konaté, reflecting on his time at Real Madrid, expressed excitement about facing his former team and the desire to secure a win to maintain team momentum. He also spoke about his initial months at the club and the support he has received from teammates, highlighting the goal of winning trophies this season. The match against Leipzig is viewed as crucial for both team performance and confidence going into the next fixture.

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