After the match at the Santiago Bernabéu against Getafe, Courtois analyzed the destabilizing situation that his partner is experiencing Kylian Mbappe. The Belgian goalkeeper, in fact, intervened with all his might for the French champion – who also scored today – following the 2-0 triumph in the league, with Barcelona just one point away from first place.
In a certain sense, among other things, the extreme defender of merengues he identified himself with Mbappérecalling his own beginnings at Real Madrid and the difficulties he had: “It’s similar to what happened to me. The demands of the Bernabéu and Real Madrid are not simple. You know where you arrive and what awaits you, but it’s not always easy. The more you try, sometimes the less you succeed”, stated Courtois.
But there is a key to overcome these types of situations: “He has to stay calm, do the easy things well, and then focus on the difficult ones. Once those work, I’m sure the goals will come. What’s happening to him is not due to a lack of professionalism or desire. It’s the same as what happened to me at the beginning it’s about wanting less or not committing, there are simply times when things don’t work out. You need a reference match that marks the turning point, and I’m sure what will happen to him too.”
In conclusion, Courtois had words of encouragement for Mbappé: “I think his goal was in the most difficult moment he had, and I hope this helps him gain confidence. I hope he scores three goals against Athletic”, the emblematic comment of the Belgian teammate.
The complete program
Friday 29 November
Mallorca – Valencia 2-1
Saturday 30 November
Barcelona – Las Palmas 1-2
Alaves – Leganes 1-1
Espanyol – Celta Vigo 3-1
Real Valladolid – Atletico Madrid 0-5
Sunday 1 December
Villarreal – Girona 2-2
Real Madrid – Getafe 2-0
Rayo Vallecano – Athletic 1-2
Real Sociedad – Real Betis
Monday 2 December
Seville – Osasuna
The ranking
Barcelona 34
Real Madrid 33
Atletico Madrid 32
Athletic 26
Villarreal 26
Mallorca 24
Girona 22
Osasuna 22
Betis 20
Real Sociedad 18
Celtic 18
Seville 18
Rayo 16
Las Palmas 15
Leganes 15
Alaves 14
Getafe 13
Espanyol 13
Valencia 10
Real Valladolid 9