Thibaut Courtois slams Real Madrid’s performance vs Arsenal

Real Madrid Suffers Defeat Against Arsenal
Real Madrid faced a tough challenge against Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie, resulting in a disappointing 3-0 defeat. Despite a valiant effort from Thibaut Courtois, who made five crucial saves, two remarkable free-kicks from Declan Rice and another goal from Mikel Merino sealed the victory for Arsenal.
Courtois Reflects on the Match
According to Diario AS, Courtois shared his thoughts on the match, highlighting Arsenal’s strong performance and effective pressing tactics. While Real Madrid held their own in the first half, they struggled to maintain control and composure in the second half, leading to the decisive goals. Courtois emphasized the need for improvement and learning from their mistakes to bounce back in the second leg.

Focusing on Improvement
Courtois acknowledged the mistakes that led to Arsenal’s goals, particularly the unnecessary fouls that resulted in Rice’s free-kick strikes. He emphasized the importance of better defensive organization and concentration to avoid conceding similar opportunities in the future. Courtois remains optimistic about Real Madrid’s chances in the second leg and urges the team to rectify their errors and strive for a comeback.