Actual Madrid celebrity displays on UCL exit after Arsenal loss – ‘We have to play extra like a crew’
Actual Madrid have been eradicated from the UEFA Champions League within the second leg of the quarter-final.
Having misplaced 3-0 within the first leg on the Emirates, Los Blancos dreamed of pulling off a shocking comeback in their very own yard however didn’t have the conviction wanted on the sector to show issues round.
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As such, a 5-1 mixture loss sees Actual Madrid get dumped out of Europe’s premier competitors, inviting extra stress on supervisor Carlo Ancelotti.
Courtois crucial after defeat
Actual Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who saved a penalty however couldn’t forestall his crew from crashing out, didn’t maintain again within the aftermath.
The Belgian shot-stopper known as for reflection and highlighted key points which will have contributed to the crew’s downfall.
“Maybe at occasions, we should be self-critical and take a correct have a look at every thing. I really feel we’re a crew, however typically we have to play extra like a crew and never so individually,” Courtois mentioned.
Courtois saved a penalty however couldn’t assist Actual Madrid win. (Picture by Angel Martinez/Getty Photos)
“In the event that they double up on Vini or Kylian, it would work as soon as, however not at all times. We have to have a look at every thing and be sincere with ourselves. Then transfer ahead.”
Courtois additionally praised Arsenal’s efficiency, noting: “They’re a crew that defends effectively and presses effectively. It’s onerous to seek out gaps. Possibly with long-range pictures or some crosses… However this 12 months we shouldn’t have a Joselu, a pure striker.
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“There’s nonetheless a whole lot of the season left – La Liga, the Copa del Rey, the Membership World Cup. We have to hold pushing ahead. We should thank the followers. The ambiance was stunning.”
The Actual Madrid shot-stopper additionally harassed how troublesome it was to interrupt down Arsenal’s defence, saying:
“They’re very robust defensively. It was actually onerous to create hazard. I felt that if we scored after the break, we may get again into it… however then they scored.
“We acquired one again and stored believing… nevertheless it was not sufficient. Raya didn’t even must make any spectacular saves. That sums up the tie.”
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