Without Mbappé, but With Ambition: Courtois’ Message

Courtois Leads Depleted Real Madrid Squad in Quest for Spanish Super Cup, Targeting First Trophy of the Year.

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has underscored the team's objective of winning the Supercopa de España, despite being hit by multiple key absences. The squad will be without Kylian Mbappé, Éder Militão, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Brahim Díaz for the semifinal clash against Atlético de Madrid. Courtois made it clear that the ultimate goal is to claim "the first trophy of the year".

Speaking after being named the Mahou Five Star Player of December, Courtois voiced the team's unwavering determination. He highlighted that while injury concerns linger, the returning players are in fine form, with the entire squad focusing on winning the derby to secure a spot in the final.

Courtois assessed the team's momentum following the convincing 5-1 victory over Real Betis to kick off 2026, noting that the players are brimming with desire as they compete for the first title of the year. He also expressed gratitude for the fan-voted award, acknowledging that for a goalkeeper, such an honor sometimes reflects having faced a high volume of shots, but he regarded December as a positive month in terms of both his personal performance and the team's overall improvement.

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