Courtois conceded twice... and took the blame!

A result that caused a stir in the football world was recorded at the Emirates Stadium in London yesterday: Arsenal defeated the reigning champions Real Madrid 3-0 in the quarter-finals of the European Champions League!

The first two goals of this result were scored from free kicks by Declan Rice, who resembled a skilled sniper more than a player.

Hero and victim - a story about penalties
Thibault Courtois, who scored twice for the team, spoke openly to journalists after the match. He did not blame anyone for his actions - he took the blame directly.

“I thought the wall was well-formed. Normally, I would have added one more player. But I didn’t expect Declan to turn the ball so accurately. If I had put a teammate on the wall, it would have been different. I am responsible for this mistake,” Courtois said frankly.

The second goal? The ball... and art!
It is worth clarifying that Rice did not just “draw” the second free kick, but skillfully. A shot that would “let” any goalkeeper! It was not just a tactical mistake, but a high example of personal skill.

Real Madrid's home test
Courtois spoke not only about the goalkeeping, but also about the team's character:

"In fact, in both cases, there were unnecessary fouls by the defenders. There was no danger near our penalty area. This mistake is a team mistake. But I'm sure we will learn from it."

✅ Now it's the turn of the Santiago Bernabeu on April 16! In the return match, Real Madrid will have history, anthem and millions of fans behind them. But the opponent Arsenal is now also a serious contender.

Zamin's conclusion:
- Courtois admitted his mistake - this is professionalism!
- For Real Madrid, every minute is now like a final.
- The return match in Madrid is not only a test of football, but also of character, will and honor!

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