The refreshing self-criticism from Thibaut Courtois that Real Madrid desperately needed

Thibaut Courtois acknowledged that Real Madrid was not good enough during their recent derby defeat against Atletico Madrid prior to the international break. In a recent interview, the goalkeeper admitted the squad needed to play better football, contrasting with other figures at the club who primarily focused on officiating issues following the loss.

The Real Champs writer Hridyam Arora argued that Courtois provided the honest self-criticism the club desperately needed rather than focusing solely on poor refereeing decisions. The writer asserted that Real Madrid struggled throughout most of the match, identifying Courtois and Jude Bellingham as the team's only standout performers on the day.