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.