‘These games are decided by details’ – Courtois explains Anfield defeat

Despite failing to stop ‘Los Blancos’ from losing 1-0 at Anfield, Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois talked to ‘Movistar’ on his outstanding performance against Liverpool. On matchday four of the Champions League, Real Madrid lost narrowly to Liverpool at Anfield. If it weren’t for an outstanding performance from Thibaut Courtois, who made eight saves, the loss could have been much more severe and humiliating.

The Belgian goalie, who denied the Reds multiple opportunities, similar to his performance in the 2022 Champions League final, described what they lacked throughout the game and his amazing save from Szoboszlai.

“You must take up space. Szoboszlai was alone, and it would have been hard to stop if I had remained on the goal line. It would have been nearly like a penalty. It would have been too risky for me to go for the cross. With my long arms and two meters of height, I threw myself at it with all my might. I became large. He told ‘Movistar’, “It wasn’t so much a goalkeeper’s manual save, but it worked.”

“We wanted to play in the other half, but we didn’t have enough possession there. That’s where we need to do better while playing against talented opponents away from home. We could perform better. Details make or break these games, and that’s what occurred. Keep your cool; we’re all right. We’re still in a strong position to place in the top eight if we win at Olympiacos,” he said.