Courtois: “We were quite competitive”
"We have to continue picking up minutes for the game against Atalanta," said the goalkeeper.
Real Madrid played Barcelona in the second match of the DirecTV Soccer Champions Tour and after the game, Courtois gave his impressions: "We were quite competitive, we created chances and worked well. We're never happy about losing, but the game could have gone either way. It came down to small details. But it's pre-season and we're still working hard. A lot of guys also came on in the last 20 minutes and played very well. That's the good thing about the game and now we have to continue picking up minutes ahead of the game against Atalanta".
Debutants
"It must be incredible. I made my debut with Genk when I was 16, but to make your Real Madrid debut at that age and in front of more than 80,000 people in a Clasico has to be special. They battled very hard and demonstrated their desire and quality. Jacobo has run the whole flank and that's what you ask of these boys. They've also shown a lot of personality".
Personal form
"I'm feeling very good. It always helps to be here from the first day of pre-season. I'm disappointed with the second goal because I misjudged the bounce a bit. I didn't hit it with my hand or my foot, it went in between my legs and you're left feeling bad. But it's better that it happens now rather than during the season. These are moments to keep learning as a goalkeeper. I feel fine with my goalkeeping and I've played well with my feet, which is what the coach and Llopis are asking me to do".
Lunin
"Everyone has to choose what they think is best for them. I'm not the one to decide for him. Last season he played a lot and he wants to continue playing. Everyone has to decide for themselves. I chose my path many years ago and he has to choose his to make the best of his career. He is a great goalkeeper and deserves the best".
Defeats in pre-season
"We play games that are interesting for the fans in pre-season. The stadium is full when Real Madrid play. We never like to lose against Barça even if it's pre-season, but when it counts it's during the season. Both the youngsters and the experienced players we involved in this game, both for us and for them. We'll see when the season starts".
Endrick
"He's not very big, but he's got very strong legs. If he gets kicked, he's going to stay on his feet. He's also got a lot of power in his shot. I don't know if he's a little nervous, but he'll find his teammates on the field and he'll get better and better".