Courtois Criticizes Atletico Madrid for Champions League Complaints

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois criticized Atletico Madrid and manager Diego Simeone for their complaints following their recent Champions League elimination. After a contentious penalty shootout, where Julian Alvarez's penalty was disallowed for a double touch ruled by VAR, Courtois expressed his frustration with Atletico's 'victimhood' mentality. He defended the referees, stating they did not favor any team and that mistakes can happen, but in this case, the evidence was clear. Courtois also noted that Atletico's failure to push for a second goal after taking an early lead contributed to their defeat. This incident adds to the longstanding rivalry between the two clubs, with Courtois previously facing hostility from Atletico fans after his transfer to Real Madrid. His comments have sparked further controversy, intensifying the ongoing feud between the sides.