Manager Jose Mourinho has praised the Champions League draw, which resulted in a draw between Benfica and Real Madrid in the round of 16. The Lisbon coach also mentioned the match between the two teams in the final league match, and made a special mention of Courtois.
Real Madrid: “We had only two possibilities: Real or Inter. We didn’t have much of a choice. We got the king. The other day, when the Real players offered us their shirts after the game, I jokingly showed my teammates the symbol they had on their arms. There are 15 of them… They are the kings. It’s not just history. We have three games ahead of us, Tondela, Santa Clara and Alverca, and that’s what we have to focus on.”
Kylian Mbapp looks at Jos Mourinho and gestures after scoring against Benfica
Courtois: “One thing I would like to say is that what Courtois did against Trubin was out of this world. At the end of the season gala, the Fair Play award has already been presented. I daresay that in the sadness of defeat he found a few seconds to rejoice for his teammate who had done something extraordinary. In a time and space where we only have thoughts…” We seemed to be completely isolated from the world. There was no time to understand what Courtois had done. I’m not surprised because he was my player. He is the best goalkeeper in the world and with this attitude he has shown that no matter what happens, he will go down in Champions League history as a great goalkeeper. What he did was incredible. ”
