Fede Valverde, the second captain of Real Madrid, spoke openly after a recent victory against Real Sociedad about the challenges the team has faced. Following a series of disappointing performances under coaches Xabi Alonso and Álvaro Arbeloa, Valverde acknowledged that they have endured significant criticism from fans. He stated, 'We’ve swallowed a lot of shit,' implying that the team has had to confront unpleasant truths to grow and mature.