Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said on Tuesday that he believes Real Madrid can win a fourth consecutive Champions League title this season.
? Seven @RealMadrid midfielders have scored this season!
? MORE: https://t.co/5p4Hp8CamC | #HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/qPkUp1bcjz— Real Madrid C.F. ???? (@realmadriden) February 13, 2019
“I believe it’s possible to win four,” Courtois said at a press conference at the Johan Cruyff Arena. “Every year, if you ask people who are the favourites to win the Champions League, I think they say Real Madrid. We have a really good team, with experience, and we have to show it by beating Ajax.” Courtois said the players are not talking about a possible treble this season, despite them reaching the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey, and closing the gap to six points behind Barcelona in La Liga. Ajax might have felt optimistic when they drew an out-of-sorts Madrid back in December, but Santiago Solari’s side have found their rhythm since, winning six out of their last seven matches.
While Madrid have found momentum in recent weeks, Ajax appears to have lost theirs. The Dutch side have tasted defeat in two out of their last three games, including a 6-2 thumping away to rivals Feyenoord.
?⚽️ Ready for our training session at the Johan Cruyff Arena! VAMOS! #RMUCL pic.twitter.com/yoPzh1e5I5
— Real Madrid C.F. ???? (@realmadriden) February 12, 2019
“I feel now they might be more afraid than before,” Courtois said. “We are ready to fight for everything, to get to the final of the Copa del Rey, and go as far as possible in the Champions League.”