Real Derbs Descend into Chaos: Simeone Slams Courtois, Talks Trash
Published: Wed, 30 Sep, 2024
Imagine the most intense football battle, where two eternal Spanish rivals clash in a topsy-turvy of emotions, skill, and sheer madness. Such an encounter took place last week, as Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid took to the pitch in Madrid’s first derby of the season. The excitement escalated to a boiling point and eventually boiled over.
Just when it seemed like La Liga’s top clubs weren’t done with drama from their first encounter, tempers flared when – allegedly – a fan hurling a bag of… well, let’s spare the details, struck one of the world’s star goalkeepers, Thibaut Courtois!
Diego Simeone, Atletico Manager, stepped in and swiftly addressed the situation with Court’s ears. As translated, Simeone spat: “I told [Courtois] ‘Stay calm. We can’t have those kinds [of fans] around’, but also ‘Don’t play the victim; keep your cool'”. For Simeone, tensions began to rise after another Real Madrid player (possibly Courtois) prompted the Atleti partisans, leading them toward the chaos.
While Court’s antics may have had a part in escalating proceedings, the Atletco manager pinpointed what incited the crowd to misbehave: the same Courtois and/or his teammates’ attempts at goading the masses!
As both teams filed their way off the field on Sunday, the atmosphere surrounding the 1-1 draw remained electric!
How did Real Madrid handle themselves after the match?
Unfortunately, the drama did impact the outcome of the season. As reported by El Mundo, Carlo Ancelotti revealed that Thibaut Courtois did indeed suffer an injury to his muscles during the derbies, leaving a window open for Andriyun Lunin to earn spot minutes in the league season.
As the match report concludes, we find only one truth: both El Real and Atletivo have set the standard rather high for the season. It’s high enough that the world might yet witness another thrilling duel whenever these Spanish giants next line up!
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