‘Courtois’ taunts the spoiled bear, playing the victim

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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has hit out at his former club Atletico Madrid for playing the “victim” and crying foul after their Champions League last-16 second-leg shootout on Wednesday. Los Blancos

won the shootout 4-2 on penalties to set up a quarter-final against Arsenal,

but there was plenty of controversy. On the night as Julian Alvarez’s penalty was ruled out by VAR. After the break.

Carlo Ancelotti and Diego Simeone were quizzed after the game and, unsurprisingly. Had differing views on คาสิโนออนไลน์ UFABET ฝากถอนรวดเร็ว เริ่มต้นเล่นง่าย Alvarez’s spot-kick. Simeone was

clearly emotional during his post-match press conference. Anyone who saw Alvarez touch the ball twice was asked to raise their hands.

Courtois, who met reporters in the mixed zone, had a fierce attack on his former club.

“UEFA saw clearly what happened,” said the Belgian goalkeeper. “I am tired of playing the victim. And crying all the time about these things. “

The referee did not favour any team, not in Spain or in Europe. I think they saw clearly and that’s why they made the decisions they did. “

They are human beings and can make mistakes. But with the technology of the VAR room. They saw it clearly.”

Courtois also suggested Atletico had themselves to blame for not taking full risks. After taking a quick lead on the night.

“If you are 1-0 up in the first minute, why not take the second? That was probably one area where they made a mistake,” Courtois added.