Thibaut Courtois says he sent a message to Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin KinskyReal Madrid star Thibaut Courtois has explained why he contacted Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky following his disastrous performance on Tuesday evening - and insisted the Atletico Madrid pitch could have been a factor. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTCourtois has since made contact and believes the playing surface at the Wanda Metropolitano has created multiple difficulties. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTHe said: "I sent him a message on Instagram because it’s tough. Ultimately, I think the pitch is causing more problems, not just for Tottenham or Atletico but for many teams that have played there." Unfortunately, what happened happened.

Source: Express March 12, 2026 14:46 UTC