Courtois at the Metropolitano: Criticism and Bittersweet Victory
Courtois’ time at the Metropolitano always generates controversy, and this time was no exception. The former Atlético de Madrid goalkeeper, now in the ranks of Real Madrid, was once again the center of controversy, this time after the Champions League match.
Beyond the defeat on the field, which meant his first fall as a visitor in this stadium, Courtois did not hold back in the mixed zone. His statements pointed directly to the ‘victimhood’ that, according to him, he perceives in the rojiblanco club, showing weariness at what he considers constant complaints.
He recalled past episodes, from that hostile reception in 2019 to the controversy over the removal of his plaque, through offensive chants in league matches. The tension between Courtois and the Atlético fans is palpable, and each match at the Metropolitano adds a new chapter to this rivalry.
Despite the hostile atmosphere and the defeat, Courtois celebrated his team’s qualification for the Champions League quarter-finals. A victory that, in his opinion, was clear thanks to technology and arbitration decisions.
His words, however, will surely not be well received by the rojiblanca fans, adding more fuel to the fire to an already conflicting relationship. A new episode in the story of a player who went from idol to nemesis in the hearts of many Atléticos.
