Cucurella made his Bernabéu debut in Real Madrid's home league match against Real Sociedad, with the Galácticos winning 4-1. He was interviewed by media in the mixed zone after the match.

During the world champions' ceremony, Oyarzabal left you alone to receive the fans' applause.

That guy left me alone facing the "danger" (laughs). I'm joking—I'm very happy. It was an important, very special day, and I don't think I could ask for more: to receive such recognition in this stadium, to make my debut in front of our fans, and then for the team to win and play well. It was an excellent day.

It's been a truly wonderful year: winning the World Cup, joining Real Madrid, and making an appearance with the World Cup trophy at the Bernabéu. Is there enough time to take it all in?

A lot has happened, but I'm happy and enjoying every moment. To get here and achieve all this requires a lot of hard work. I think it's a reward for my effort, and I hope we can have more joy together.

Today, Vinicius, Mbappé, and Bellingham were excellent. How important is their chemistry?

They're very important players who can create threats and score in any situation. They played a decisive role and had a brilliant match, but beyond the goals, we must also highlight their effort: they pressed actively and ran constantly before being substituted. We'll continue to develop our understanding, improve, and meet the coach's demands. It's a very good start.

Despite the team's lead, there was a period of whistling from the stands. Did that surprise you?

We know the supporters are demanding. They've seen many excellent players and wonderful matches, and watched the team win many titles. Whistling isn't a bad thing; it helps us stay alert and know we can't relax. The supporters want us to give our best for this shirt. As long as we put in 100% effort, even if we sometimes win and sometimes don't, good results will come sooner or later.

How are you settling into the new team? What do you think of Mourinho's management?

Very satisfied. He's doing excellent work, and what we practice in training will gradually show in matches. Some of us had very little time to prepare, but he handled it well. We have a talented squad, and it's the same no matter who plays. What matters is always being ready and giving your best for the team.

You're a man of your word. After winning the World Cup, you kept your promise and tattooed De la Fuente's face on your hand. If Real Madrid wins the Champions League this season, do you still have room on your body for another tattoo?

Let's wait and see—after all, no one can say for certain what will happen next. What I've promised, I must deliver, and I'm happy to do it. If we really do win the Champions League, that would be a great achievement, so let's wait and see.

Did you imagine your Bernabéu debut would be like this?

It went very well. I think at one point I could have taken a shot, but I didn't manage the situation well at that moment and the opportunity passed. Slowly but surely. It's my first match here, and I'm very satisfied. We got a big win, and I hope we can keep this momentum going on Sunday.

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