Courtois Confident Mbappe Will Succeed at Real Madrid After Scoring Against Getafe

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2 years ago

December 4, 2024

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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has expressed confidence in Kylian Mbappe’s ability to shine at Santiago Bernabeu.

The French forward, who joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2024, has faced challenges in meeting the high expectations set for him since his arrival.

Mbappe’s struggles, however, took a promising turn on Sunday, December 1, when he found the back of the net during Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory against Getafe in La Liga.

The 25-year-old scored in the 38th minute, delivering a much-needed goal for the reigning champions.

Later, Jude Bellingham converted a penalty to seal the win, further solidifying Real Madrid’s position in the league standings.

Speaking about Mbappe’s performance and potential, Courtois used a vivid metaphor to describe the forward’s journey.

Kylian Mbappe is a player with great quality. It’s like a bottle with liquid inside that seems stuck, but when it flows, it all comes out.

That’s what’s going to happen to him, said the Belgian goalkeeper, emphasizing his belief that Mbappe’s talent will soon be fully unleashed.

Mbappe’s move to Madrid was one of the most talked-about transfers in recent years.

The Spanish club had been pursuing him relentlessly, previously failing to secure his signature on two occasions despite intense negotiations.

PSG fought hard to keep their star player, but the Frenchman ultimately made his highly anticipated move to Santiago Bernabeu in the summer of 2024.

Renowned for his blistering pace, clinical finishing, and unmatched flair, Mbappe was expected to hit the ground running upon joining Real Madrid.

While his start has been slower than anticipated, his goal against Getafe signals that he may be finding his rhythm.

Cristiano Ronaldo Opens Up About His Son’s Football Journey

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4 days ago

August 7, 2026

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Cristiano Ronaldo speaks on his son’s future and football career after watching his training sessions.

He spoke about his 16-year-old son “He’s a good kid. Honest, a good kid. The others are tougher. The ones I have at home, the younger ones. This one is no problem. The others…”

“When I was his age, he was a bit bigger and stronger. I was smaller. I believe he will be bigger than me in size. The hunger is the most challenging aspect.”

Moisés Caicedo and João Pedro Welcome Danny Welbeck to Chelsea

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5 days ago

August 6, 2026

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Footballers João Pedro and Moisés Caicedo have shared their thoughts on the recent transfer of former Brighton player Danny Welbeck.

It can be noted that Welbeck recently completed a move to Stamford Bridge. Pedro shared “This will mark the third occasion we have played together, and I believe, just as he did for me previously, he will extend his support to everyone in the squad. Danny embodies that spirit; he is incredibly helpful and genuinely wishes the best for everyone around him and for the team.

“It is well-known that he is an exceptional player. I am eager to play alongside him once more, and I believe he will be a tremendous asset to our group.”

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Vinícius Júnior Speaks on His Contract Talks at Real Madrid

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7 days ago

August 4, 2026

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Real Madrid player Vinícius Júnior has spoken about his contract and how things have been since discussions began.

He said “It’s gone very well, meeting the new coach and the new players and training very hard. Mourinho wants me to be as I’ve always been: happy, cheerful, and that I play my football.”

“We have to prepare physically so that during the season we have fewer injuries and we can count on everybody. Monday was a double session, Tuesday is one session. So let’s go. Today we did a bit of work in the gym and a short session to load our legs some more.”