Real Madrid have had a disappointing season so far, and it continued on Wednesday as they were knocked out of the Champions League at the hands of Arsenal, who won both legs of their quarter-final tie.
From the moment Real Madrid lost in North London last Tuesday, their players had been eyeing a sensational comeback. But those efforts fell very flat at the Santiago Bernabeu, as Arsenal were in control throughout on their way to a 2-1 victory, which ensured a 5-1 aggregate success for the Premier League side.
It was a desperately disappointing performance at the Bernabeu from Real Madrid, but as per Sport, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois insisted that it would have been very different had they scored the opening goal.
“When they give you a penalty against, if you save it you still believe. We felt that the fans were with us and pushing us. It would have been very difficult for them if we scored the first goal, because the tie would have opened up. But they have been the ones who have done it. We equalised, but we were not successful. It wasn’t enough, Arsenal were superior.”
Courtois also believed that Real Madrid missed last season’s Champions League hero Joselu Mato, whom he stated would have been ideal for the style of play that Los Blancos adopted against Arsenal.
“They defend well, they pressed high… It was very difficult to find gaps. We put in a lot of crosses, but we didn’t have a Joselu to win those aerial duels.
“We have to analyse all this, because there is still a lot at stake: La Liga, the Copa del Rey final and the Club World Cup. We have to move everything forward. Thank you to the fans for creating that atmosphere of believing in the comeback. We hope to be able to give them more joy.”
wicbcdprty
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l can't remember when r.madrid front line have scored a header goal
sicailmruz
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You weren't going to miss Joselu if Madrid should have won. There's time and season for everything. This is a bad season for Madrid so appreciate it when it comes then to shift blames. Stop being a hypocrite, Courtois.
Lewabikuyz
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90 minutes 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
foocdeikpt
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he forget that we are masters in area ball's this season if that Gabriel played he would have scored from set pieces
LivingstoneDl
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Real Madrid doesn't notice that the team need a player like Joselu? all attackers or strikers are short, they can't win aerial duels ! Rudiger can't be always play that role in defense and upfront!
Vumbcdiluy
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I said it that it was the biggest mistake Real Madrid made Joselu was the ideal replacement for Benzema but they allowed him to leave.Mbappe whom they saw as a perfect player can never be what real Madrid expects of him
Duzbcemnp
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But vini jr was the first player in madrid to score against arsenal since the last 10 UCL Games
Duzbcemnp
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Up gunners for life
Duzbcemnp
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But all of us knows that your shouting can never bring madrid back to the UCL semi final
Vooackmnuz
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Courtois stopped the plenty talking, by blaming ur colleagues.
He didn't blame anyone. He said Madrid have no player for aerial duel is this not true?How many headed goals Vini,mbape and Rodri have?
Suodortuz
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even arsenal 's defenders ar injured what are you trying to say
Suodortuz
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if we take that trophy 🏆 well keep it forever, we are theirst for many years
Duebcdely
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Courtois stopped the plenty talking, by blaming ur colleagues.
Mosbdeinpr
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we were wishing for "REMONTADA." meanwhile; we didn't succeed with yesternight game against arsenal. while; they were in control by ensured a 5-1 on aggregate with great success of theirs good work well done! i wish them good-luck on their way. however; we're off from this season UCL and we'll be back next season with full control; i trust Madrid and all our star's are worthy trustees always.
Nikanor8
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The trophy Madrid will win this season is Remontada
peaceofmind
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the best cooking pot
Jobabdlnry
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Bro let’s be for Real Madrid was bad but the don’t know how to not prove it that the are bad
Bembkmsuy
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Real Madrid missed 2 players, Koselu and Toni Kroos.
noyaemno
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courtois, yes you right, I don't know why realmadrid sell joselu joselu joselu,, Anceloti hate the player,, MBAPPE BIGGEST FLOP...let him goohhhhh
wutbcdinrz
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RM missed one player: VAR and Referee
Repacdlors
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go bring back geoge klopp please
Kutabcmotu
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thank you curtuios
fusaikrt
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please change your coaches no idea no new technical parfomanance hopeless.
fusaikrt
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Real Madrid hopeless team no dream understand because their coaches is not new technically failed so your no trophy ok.
Fikademrtz
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Can anyone explain to me about defenders that Madrid fans are complaining about, I think militao is average player for Madrid and cavarzal is old who else again. Even with them I don't think Madrid have any chance against Arsenal. the board need to bring more players next season that's all.
fecbkmnop
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real Madrid will comeback into form very soon remember our defends are all injured . it will not take us 2 to 3 years to bring back our trophy . hala Madrid
Notabckm
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not won. Who thrashed then home and away
vubblmnpty
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you're saying former player
muaaemrsu
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go bring him back Mr man