Courtois angrily questioned! How is the level of the Club World Cup? Real Madrid 1-0 Juventus gave the answer

When the keyboard warriors on social media were still questioning the value of the Club World Cup, Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois hit back at all doubts with one sentence: "If you believe four Twitter users..." The tough statement of this Belgian national goalkeeper instantly ignited the discussion in the football circle.

In a post-match interview where Real Madrid defeated Juventus 1-0 and successfully advanced to the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup, Courtois showed a rare anger when facing a reporter's question about the level of the Club World Cup. "Those of us who really know football have never questioned the level of the event," Courtois did not hide his dissatisfaction. "If you believe four Twitter users say that this level is bad, you are very wrong. "

As an important event under FIFA, the Club World Cup brings together top clubs on all continents, and its history can be traced back to 2000. However, for a long time, this event has always faced "unsparkled" doubts. European giants tend to see it as an extra burden in the season, while teams in Africa, Asia and America see it as a great stage to prove themselves. This cognitive difference is the root of the controversy.

Courtois's view is not groundless. This Belgian international, who has been the main goalkeeper for Real Madrid for many years, has witnessed countless high-level competitions. "Everyone who knows football knows that Brazil's team is strong and Saudi Arabia's Hillal is also an excellent team. It does not mean that European teams must be the strongest. "Courtova continues to clear the name of the Club World Cup,"This is the fact that the level of this event is very high, and every game can prove this. "

The eighth-final match between Real Madrid and Juventus just confirms Courtois's point of view. Facing the Serie A giants, Real Madrid did not win easily, but narrowly won with a 1-0 score after 90 minutes of fierce competition. The tactical discipline and technical and tactical level shown by Juventus are by no means the "bottom" opponents imagined by the outside world. The intensity and technical content of this game are no less than the level of the Champions League knockout stage.

From the perspective of global football development, Courtois's view is more forward-looking. In recent years, the Saudi League has quickly improved its competitive level through large-scale signings, and the Brazilian team's dominance in the South American Liberators Cup remains strong, which shows that the pattern of world football is undergoing subtle changes. Although European football is still at the top of the pyramid, football levels on other continents are catching up quickly.

"There are many exciting games that are worth watching," Courtois is full of confidence in the future of the Club World Cup, "We must continue to work hard and hope to reach the final." As Real Madrid successfully advances to the quarterfinals, they will face Bundesliga powerhouse Dortmund in the next round. This European civil war will undoubtedly be another test of the level of the Club World Cup.

Courtois's remarks are not only a powerful counterattack to the Internet's doubts, but also a firm defense of the value of the Club World Cup. In this era of information explosion, the voices on social media are often amplified, but real football professionals have more objective judgments. As Courtois said, don’t be misled by the views of several Twitter users, the real football level needs to be proved with strength on the green field.

As the club World Cup schedule deepens, I believe there will be more exciting duels waiting for the fans. Courtois's statement may make more people re-examine this underrated event. After all, in the world of football, strength is always the best proof.