Theo Hernandez and brother Lucas give mum Py mixed emotions for Madrid derby
PY LAURENCE is torn between two brothers when she watches the Hernandez boys in action at the Madrid derby.
For Py is the mother of Lucas, who is at centre-back for Atletico, and left-back Theo, who operates at left-back for Real.
The French boys' journey to La Liga stardom saw them raised by Py, a single mum who took them to training day after day at Rayo Majadahonda.
Both Lucas and Theo always wanted to be footballers and Py did all she could to help make sure that made it into the big time.
Clearly, she'll have mixed feelings if they line up against each other on Saturday.
She said: "I couldn't ask for more.
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"[Zinedine] Zidane is very happy with Theo. I still can't believe his evolution, as two years ago he was on the bench.
"His dream was to get to where he is. He's very happy, he doesn't regret anything.
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"I always give him advice, to work and fight.
"He still has room for improvement.
"I tell him that he has to give everything, he has to learn a lot, to fight and to be serious and responsible.
"He is a child and he needs the support of his mother and brother."
As for Lucas, he's still working away at making the grade.
Cristiano Ronaldo scores flashy goal off his shoulder in Real Madrid training"I always tell Lucas to be patient, that his moment will come," Py said of her eldest son.
"I talk to them a lot and give them advice when they don't play."
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But he's tipped to start on Saturday... watched by his proud and admiring mum.
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