Before facing Dortmund this Tuesday in the Champions League, Thibaut Courtois responded to Diego Simeone’s accusations after the incidents which marred the Madrid derby between Atlético and Real three weeks ago in La Liga. The Colchoneros coach criticized the Merengue goalkeeper for provoking the opposing supporters, who threw projectiles at him, leading to an interruption of the match.
The Madrid derby between Atlético and Real took place in a stormy atmosphere on September 29 in La Liga (1-1). After Eder Militao opened the score on the hour mark, Colchoneros supporters threw projectiles at Thibaut Courtois, the Merengue goalkeeper, leading to an interruption of the match at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. After the match, Diego Siemone, the Atlético coach, accused the Belgian goalkeeper (whom he had under his command between 2011 and 2014) of having provoked the opposing fans, demanding a sanction against him.
Three weeks later, Thibaut Courtois responded to his former coach during his appearance at a press conference, on the eve of facing Dortmund this Tuesday in the Champions League (9 p.m.). “I respect his opinion, but I don’t share it,” said the Real goalkeeper when questioned on the subject. “We have a different idea of what constitutes provocation. I do not wish to comment further on this matter.”
“I have no problem with the rivalry”
Relaunched later, the 32-year-old goalkeeper clarified his thoughts regarding the attitude of the supporters in the stands: “The important thing is that there is no violence. I have experienced many situations of this guy in Belgium. Those who encourage their team and create a certain rivalry, I have no problem with that I like it, it gives me more adrenaline and more desire. respect for those who play and there can be no violence Sometimes there is a little play between a player and a supporter, it’s normal I have no problem with the fact that they sing against. me. If there is no violence, I don’t see a problem. But we have to get rid of those who want to do harm.
