Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois takes a dig at Barcelona over workload, says they just have to ‘play from Saturday to Saturday’
The Belgian hinted at their busy schedule for their comparatively dismal La Liga run.
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Thibaut Courtois did a post-match interview after Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Cadiz commenting about their chances in La Liga and other competitions. He has claimed all is not dull after Madrid’s poor campaign this season citing they still have a go at the Copa del Ray and the Champions League where they have qualified for the finals and quarterfinals respectively.
Courtois commented, “There is a long distance in points with Barcelona, but we still have the Copa del Rey final and we play during the week… Others only play from Saturday to Saturday.” He seems to have taken a dig at Barcelona who only have La Liga to focus on crashing out of the Europa League and other domestic competitions.
However, Barcelona still have hopes for the league title being 10 points clear of Madrid with a game in hand. They would not want to bottle the League title after winning the Supercopa de Espana and bringing in high-profile players despite being on the verge of bankruptcy to boost their finances.
Real Madrid faces Chelsea on Tuesday for the second leg of the UCL. The Blancos have a comfortable 2-0 victory in the first leg and given Chelsea’s current form, it is highly unlikely for a comeback and Madrid is the favorite to qualify for the semifinals. Barcelona faces Getafe on Sunday and would want to grab all three points after drawing in the previous match.
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Some interesting facts about Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois
In 2018, Thibaut Courtois signed for Real Madrid, one of the biggest and most successful football clubs in the world. He quickly established himself as the club’s first-choice goalkeeper and has won numerous individual awards and accolades, including being named the best goalkeeper in the UEFA Champions League in the 2021-22 season. Some facts regarding the Belgian you may have missed.
Courtois has also been a key player for the Belgian national team, helping them reach the semi-finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where they finished third. When Belgium took the field against Croatia in their final group game at the 2022 World Cup, Courtois made his 100th appearance for the national team, becoming the first goalkeeper in Belgium’s history to reach the landmark.
He has the most saves in a single Champions League season. Courtois was one of the heroes of Real Madrid’s incredible run during the 2021-22 UEFA Champions League, helping his team win their 14th European title. The 30-year-old made an astonishing 59 saves in the competition, the most in history. He also made nine saves in the final against Liverpool, the most ever in a Champions League final.
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