Courtois Plays Down Rift Talk as Real Madrid’s 3-0 at San Mamés Closes Gap to Barcelona
He calls for action over talk after a display Alonso labeled their most complete.
Overview
- Real Madrid won 3-0 away to Athletic Club, with Thibaut Courtois producing a crucial stop at 1-0 to preserve control.
- The result ended a three-match winless run on the road in La Liga and trimmed the deficit to Barcelona to one point.
- Courtois said the squad needs to stop talking and start acting, praising the collective effort and intensity shown in Bilbao.
- He rejected claims of a dressing-room split with Xabi Alonso, saying external noise magnifies normal tensions at the club.
- Madrid reported injuries to Eduardo Camavinga and Trent Alexander-Arnold, with home games against Celta Vigo and Manchester City up next after six straight away fixtures.