Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois shared his thoughts on the recent match against Villarreal, with a particular focus on the demanding schedule that his team has had to endure.

The Belgian shot-stopper was especially vocal about the short turnaround time between this La Liga fixture and their high-stakes Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid just days earlier.

He expressed his belief that

Courtois acknowledged that La Liga aims to schedule matches in a way that maximises viewership, ensuring that the league’s biggest clubs do not play at the same time.

However, he pointed out that this is not always feasible and suggested that the league should consider a format similar to Belgium or the Premier League.

On the other hand, Real Madrid defender Fran Garcia emphasised the importance of teamwork and sacrifice in their hard-fought 2-1 win over Villarreal.

With less than 72 hours separating this game from their intense Champions League battle against Atlético Madrid, Garcia acknowledged that

he said.

He noted that while the squad is somewhat accustomed to the relentless fixture schedule, recovery is still essential.

In high-intensity matches, players need to be mentally prepared to push their limits, and the upcoming break will be beneficial for the squad.

As Real Madrid head into the international break, Garcia highlighted the solid form of the team. He commended the collective effort, with every player contributing by pressing high and maintaining intensity.

“These two weeks of rest will be good for us as we approach the end of the season with some interesting matches,” he noted.

Source: Real Madrid TV