Courtois Anticipates Manchester City Clash, Praises Vinicius' Goal-Scoring Joy

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois stated that qualifying for the Round of 16 could place his team against a strong opponent like Manchester City, following their 2-1 victory over Benfica in the second leg of the playoff qualifier for the last sixteen.

In press statements, Courtois said, "I expect to face Manchester City after qualifying; it's a dream match, and I hope it will be an exciting and strong experience against a big opponent."

He added, "I am very happy that Vini danced tonight; this means he is scoring goals and continues to deliver creativity on the field."

Courtois continued, "I was well-prepared for low shots. I possess my parents' genes as volleyball players, which allows me to drop quickly if I get my legs out of the way. This is a technique I learned during my time with Chelsea."

He concluded his remarks by addressing the first half's difficulty: "They didn't play with a right winger, which caused us problems. We managed to adapt in the second half, but we struggled significantly in the first half. We were unlucky with their goal. We are reliable, and in the Champions League, it's normal to concede chances, but we lack some fluidity in our play with the ball."