The final minutes of the clash between Real Madrid and Inter Milan were far from being just another detail in a match that ended with a 2-1 victory for the Spanish side. The statements from Real Madrid’s stars after the game revealed just how many chances the team wasted, and even more remarkably, one of them admitted missing an unbelievable opportunity with a completely empty net.
While one player spoke about a moment that could have completely changed the course of the match, the goalkeeper who saved Real Madrid from a very difficult situation came out to talk about a penalty, a free kick, and a situation that brought back memories of a previous moment against Lamine Yamal.
Jude Bellingham spoke after the match about the many chances Real Madrid created against Inter, confirming that the team created numerous opportunities during the game. However, he revealed that he missed an opportunity twice when the goal was completely empty, pointing out that all he had to do was put the ball into the net.
Bellingham explained the details of the chance, saying that Brahim Diaz played the ball with a slight touch and he was waiting for it to reach him, but the ball came slightly high. This made him hesitate for a moment and wonder whether he should try to shoot with his head.
The Real Madrid star added that he ultimately became distracted thinking about how to deal with the ball. Nevertheless, he managed to get his shot away, but Inter’s goalkeeper saved it and prevented the situation from becoming a goal, denying Real Madrid another chance that could have given them an even greater advantage.
For his part, Thibaut Courtois spoke about the match, confirming that Inter Milan are one of the best teams in Europe and that the game could have ended 4-4. He pointed out that Real Madrid should have finished the match much earlier, but they failed to take advantage of the chances they created.
Courtois also confirmed that midfielders suffer more than anyone else in matches like this, before speaking about Hakan Çalhanoğlu’s penalty and the moment he dealt with during the game.
When asked about the penalty, Courtois recalled Marcus Rashford’s penalty into the same corner during the last Clásico, explaining that Rashford’s shot was excellent, but that he had moved slightly toward the middle of the goal on that occasion.
Courtois also brought up another moment from the World Cup, when Lamine Yamal took a free kick. He confirmed that he stayed in position near the post and managed to save his team, explaining that he made the same decision against Inter.
Courtois said that if a player strikes the ball perfectly over the wall, then he should be applauded, but at the same time insisted that he will not leave his corner of the goal again when facing free kicks.
The statements from Bellingham and Courtois reveal just how many details unfolded during the match, with Real Madrid wasting more than one opportunity to put the game beyond doubt early, while Courtois played a decisive role in preserving his team’s lead and securing the 2-1 victory.