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Thibaut Courtois on the Clasico: “Winning at their stadium would send a strong message”

Real Madrid goalkeeper believes winning the Clasico at the Camp Nou would help send a strong message after being on a bad streak in the fixture in these last few years. Courtois was speaking to DAZN, where he was asked…

By Hridyam Arora · Managing Madrid

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 12:01 AM

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Thibaut Courtois stated that Real Madrid winning at Barcelona's stadium would send a strong message.
The goalkeeper highlighted the need for Real Madrid to respond after recent struggles in El Clasico fixtures.
Courtois praised Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, noting Madrid players respect their rivals.

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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois stated in an interview with DAZN that beating FC Barcelona at their stadium would send a strong message. Courtois acknowledged that Barcelona had hurt Real Madrid in recent meetings, emphasizing that it is time for his team to respond and break their poor streak in the fixture.

Courtois also discussed the rivalry, praising opponents like Lamine Yamal and Raphinha while stating that Real Madrid players have no issue complimenting their rivals. Additionally, Courtois weighed in on the Ballon d'Or debate, contrasting Kylian Mbappé's individual performance with the trophies won by Yamal.

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Thibaut Courtois on the Clasico: “Winning at their stadium would send a strong message”

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