Courtois: We are more aggressive in the second half and must win the next two games

June 19th, in the first round of the Club World Cup group stage, Real Madrid drew 1-1 with Riyadh Crescent. After the game, Courtois accepted an interview with the media.

About draw with Riyadh Crescent

"The first half was not that good, the pace was too slow, they performed better, but we still led. Then a bit stupid penalty kick made them equalize. We communicated the problem at halftime, and I think the second half was much better, there was more chances, and there was a penalty (opportunity), but I didn't get it."

Positive aspects of the first club cup debut

"We are obviously trying to do different things, but you can't do everything in four days, after all, we've been doing things under another coach for the past four years, and the previous tactical habits may still be there. We try to make changes, and the defense is higher and more aggressive. I was in the first half We were a little negative, the second half was more aggressive, and that was the way we wanted to play. "

About our performance

"Good, I think I'm fine. The weather is very hot, but well, I think it's worse for teammates who need more running. We have to prepare for Sunday's game, and we already know what it feels like to play at 3:00 in the afternoon in hot weather." "

Initial feelings

"We trained hard and worked hard to complete all the coach's requirements, but obviously it's not always easy to fully reflect on the court. It was not ideal to start with a draw, but now we have to win the next two games." "

Are you interested in winning the championship?

"As a team, we always want to win, but obviously we are in a (adjustment) process at the same time. Maybe this can also help us focus more on playing games one by one." What does the team need?

"This question is more suitable for Xavi (Alonso). We played a little slow in the first half and needed to be faster in the overall formation. Let the midfielder not be as close to the defender, so that the forward (opponent) will hesitate."