Real Madrid’s dressing room has been buzzing this season, with several senior players noting the shift in mentality and intensity brought by the club’s stars. One player who has seen things up close is Thibaut Courtois, who has continued to offer valuable insight despite dealing with fitness issues of his own.
Softfootball understands that Courtois recently suffered a minor setback in his recovery, and Xabi Alonso together with the coaching staff are hoping to get him back as quickly as possible as the season continues to heat up.
According to Fabrizio Romano on his official X handle, Courtois spoke to COPE openly about the evolution of Real Madrid’s marquee signing, Kylian Mbappé. Romano posted:
Thibaut Courtois: This year, we’re seeing a big increase with Mbappé’s winning mentality. You can tell that he’s a leader. Last season he struggled a bit to adapt to the team and his position, but this year he’s leading us.
Mbappé has been in blistering form for Real Madrid so far, scoring 13 goals and providing 2 assists in 13 league games. His explosive performances have carried Los Blancos through big games, and his impact has already been felt across the league.
Softfootball earlier reported that Mbappé recently became the youngest player in football history to reach 400 career goals, a staggering achievement that reflects his elite consistency and ambition. The French superstar has stated that he is hungry for more as he continues to chase historic milestones.
With Courtois nearing a return and Mbappé playing some of the best football of his career, Real Madrid’s confidence remains sky-high as they push deeper into the season.
