Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois responds to Diego Simeone – “I have no problem with being chanted, but without violence”

Real Madrid porter Thibaut Courtois he spoke for the first time since the Madrid derby in September, which was temporarily suspended due to lighters being thrown at the Belgian. Los Colchoneros also saw their singing section banned for one game.

The veteran goalkeeper was asked The words of Diego Simeone after the match, which suggested that perhaps Courtois could be smarter with his actions, and did not provoke Atletico fans.

“I respect his opinion but I don't share it. We have another idea of ​​what a provocation is. I don't want to comment on it anymore.”

He was also asked if he had removed ultras from the game, and if they still had a place in the stadiums.

“The important thing is that there can be no violence. In Belgium I had many situations like this. I have no problems with those who support their team and create a bit of rivalry, I think that's what derbies and hot matches are about , when we go out of the house.

“These atmospheres, I like them, they give me more adrenaline and more desire. But everything must be with respect for those who play and that there can be no violence. Sometimes there is a bit of back and forth between a player and the fans, that is normal. I have no problem to be sung, but I think that after a goal, you can have a small reaction, without going further, violence is not necessary. If there is no violence, I do not see one problem. We have to eliminate those who want to do harm.”

On his game, Courtois was asked how exactly he prepared to face forwards one-on-one, after making two crucial saves against Celta Vigo at the weekend to preserve three points.

“I don't want to reveal my secrets either. It's a technique I've tried to do: make myself as big as possible, play with the timing, guess what the attacker is thinking… I'm two meters tall, if I launch with open arms and legs there is little space.

Courtois returned to action against Celta, having missed the ties against Villarreal and Lille, one of which resulted in the Blancos' only defeat of the season. The 32-year-old is undoubtedly their most crucial player at the moment, with Carlo Ancelotti admitting that he does not defend as well as they would like to be.