After Real Madrid's exit from the Champions League against Arsenal, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois expressed confusion over the team's strategy of attempting numerous crosses. Despite needing to overcome a 3-0 deficit, Madrid made a total of 43 crosses but only completed seven. Courtois noted that without a strong aerial striker like Joselu, the approach was ineffective against Arsenal's well-organized defense. He urged his teammates to be more self-critical and adapt their tactics rather than rely solely on individual skills in tight situations.
We can't always expect the four up front to dribble past three players and score a great goal. As a team, we have to attack and defend better.
Sometimes you have to be self-critical and look at everything carefully. Everyone has to do this. I feel like we're a team, but we have to make more team plays.
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