Jose Mourinho is completely right about Thibaut Courtois and Real Madrid’s defense

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho criticized his defense for ruining a clean sheet for Thibaut Courtois in a 4-1 Champions League victory over RB Leipzig. Despite the convincing win and five standout saves from Courtois, Leipzig scored in the 85th minute due to a defensive lapse, prompting Mourinho to publicly state that Courtois' teammates ruined the night for the goalkeeper.

The Real Champs writer Maximus Polek argues that Mourinho's frustration is entirely justified, noting recurring late-game lapses in concentration throughout the season. Polek highlights similar instances against Sevilla, Rayo Vallecano, and Inter Milan where late goals were conceded, arguing the persistent defensive issues remain a major concern despite Madrid securing victories in those fixtures.