Courtois: Laporta can say whatever he wants, it never felt like we were being taken care of by the referee

At 3:00 on October 23, Real Madrid vs. Juventus in the third round of the UEFA Champions League. Before the game, Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois attended the press conference.

It’s your 300th game with Real Madrid. What’s the most important thing about winning tomorrow?

Courtois: "When I was a kid, I dreamed of playing even one game in Real Madrid. I am very proud to reach 300 games. Juventus has been in poor form recently, but the game will be difficult. We must respond well and show our intensity at home. Only in this way will we have good results."

What do you think of the "white gloves" hinted by Laporta?

Courtois: "Laporta can say whatever he wants. The Negreira case... I never felt that we were taken care of, on the contrary. Referees are also human and may make mistakes. I don't feel that we have received preferential treatment."

What do you think of La Liga overseas games?

Courtois: "This is tampering with the league. Then they talk about the NBA and NFL... The NBA has 82 regular season games, plus playoffs that do not change the ranking. The NFL is decided by a vote of all team owners. La Liga is what they want to do. This is tampering with the league. , and it is not in line with the player agreement. We have home and away games. It is very difficult to play away from home in the league, just like when we played against Real Betis and Getafe. "

Have you received more support on the defensive end this season?

Courtois: "These are different times. A lot of goals conceded in the derby came from set pieces, and we can improve in this area. Overall, our 11-man defense did a good job, and the intensity was also very good. I have to be ready. I was very relaxed against Getafe, but as a goalkeeper of a wealthy club, you have to always be ready to stand up."

What do you think of players being censored for protesting?

Courtois: "I don't know why you are surprised. Respond publicly, speak out on social media... I have never seen a league president speak like this. Hiding the truth and falsifying the reasons for our protest, this is censorship and manipulation, very serious."

What do you think of Vinicius's performance against Getafe?

Courtois: "It's not easy. When he was 18 years old, many of you laughed at him. He did nothing wrong, but he was targeted after he came on the field. It was normal for him to respond. They targeted him from the beginning, and he drove the opponent crazy. His response was good. His appearance made me They create more threats. It's unfair to him. He is a good guy and should continue to focus on his own business. He has had a great start to the season and hopes it will continue tomorrow and Sunday."

What do you think of Wenger's proposal to change the offside rule?

Courtois: "I don't know if this is the most necessary change. I think it is a waste of time... We have an 8-second limit for goalkeepers, but some teams can get 30 seconds more on the sideline. Other aspects should be changed first. I agree that one millimeter of offside should not be considered offside. But I don't know how VAR captures accurate frames. I don't know if more goals will be scored after changing the rules. How should this line be drawn?"

Is Vinicius more adaptable to a conflict environment?

Courtois: "Not every pitch will target you. Not every opponent player will beat you up. He is improving. If he learns to live with conflict and irritate opponents...Diego Costa drove Premier League defenders crazy back then because he did just that. If Vinicius can do that, it would be great for us. The important thing is that he stays focused and does his own thing. He is one of the top players in the world."

How to prepare for El Clasico?

Courtois: "The way to prepare for the game is the same. We must be prepared tactically, and the club also gives us great encouragement. We saw how shocked it was when the Bernabeu turned into a volcano. If we encounter difficult moments, I hope the fans will continue to support us. Their energy will allow us to continue fighting."

Is the goal to enter the top eight?

Courtois: "This will make it easier for you, you can play two less games in February. We started with nine consecutive wins, but then there was a difficult away game against Olympiacos, and Manchester City. We lost last year, which is a good lesson for this season."

In the locker room, do you want Vinicius to ignore the opponent or deal with it like he is now?

Courtois: "It doesn't matter. I hope he plays well, continues to perform well, and scores goals to help the team. He did nothing wrong that day. The opponent targeted him, provoked him, and kicked him without the ball. During the second yellow card, the opponent kicked him from behind, and the referee also defended Vinicius a little. We cannot tolerate kicking by defensive players without the ball. That card should definitely be given."

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