"Sometimes, a slap like this is good, so you can make things right"

Madrid's participation in the Club World Cup came to an end. 'Los Blancos' exited through the back door after being eliminated by PSG (4-0), who didn't let the Spanish side show their virtues. Courtois, who prevented more goals, spoke to 'DAZN' after the game and gave his point of view.

"They always start very strong. We failed to follow the coach's plan, to want to play and look for space up front. We struggled to keep possession and they found the unmarked man well in the pressing and created a lot of danger. In the second half we had more of the ball, but without finishing. The first two goals condemned the game and they were comfortable and we were less so," he said.

"It's a defeat to learn from. We're on the right track and sometimes a slap like this is good for you to know that there's a lot of work ahead of us. We have to get to their level. They won the Champions League and in this tournament they have been good," he added.

On the other hand, the Belgian goalkeeper referred to the mistakes - Asencio and Rudiger - in the first two goals: "You have to analyse the video. We were always a bit late and when you're late everyone is out of position. They run forward and you have to turn and that wastes time. We weren't close to them and that's a problem".

Regarding the departure of Modric, who played his last game for the club, this is what Courtois had to say: "We are lucky to have a lot of 'madridistas' here and it hurts us to lose because of them. Luka always gets a standing ovation, he is a great player and a great team-mate. We will miss him.

Finally, the Madrid goalkeeper spoke about the returns of Militao and Carvajal. "We're happy for both of them that they've been able to return. Now we're on holiday and it's nice that they're with us. It's nice to feel like a player again. It's positive for the team that they are back. It's a shame for Luka and Lucas Vazquez, but they are two Madrid legends. We wish them all the best.