Thibaut Courtois breaks Real Madrid silence after Atletico defeat: “We have to improve”

Thibaut Courtois breaks Real Madrid silence after Atletico defeat: “We have to improve” The goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was once again their best player as Real Madrid endured another horrible night at the Metropolitano. The Merengues ended up losing the first Madrid derby of the season by a 2-1 scoreline, and if it had not been for the Belgian goalkeeper, this scoreline could have been even worse for them. In addition to showing his class as a goalkeeper, Courtois also showed great sportsmanship after the match. He was one of the few Real Madrid players who remained on the pitch to greet the fans who had experienced a painful night watching their team fall to their crosstown rivals. He also kissed the badge while applauding the fans to showcase his commitment to the team. Furthermore, none of the Merengue players spoke to the media or posted any messages on their social media. This was mainly because the club had forbidden them from doing so, as they feared the players might end up criticizing the referee and thus face penalties. As Diario AS has noted, the only exception to this was Courtois, who posted a message on his social media, in which he expressed veiled frustration at the referee’s performance , and also took responsibility for turning things around in the future. He posted several pictures from the match, accompanied by the following message: “What was obvious has frustrated us, but what is in our hands is to improve so that we don’t drop any more points. #HalaMadrid” There is no doubt that Jose Mourinho has a lot of work to do to get this Real Madrid team playing at its optimal level. Several players also need to step up if the Merengues are to remain serious contenders for the top titles. In such a context, the role of leaders like Thibaut Courtois will be crucial, and hopefully, he will be able to motivate his teammates to give their best to ensure this season does not turn out to be another disappointment.