Real Madrid goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois has revealed that one thing disappointed him about Benfica manager Jose Mourinho after Vinicius’ racial claim against Gianluca Prestianni.
Vinicius had reported to the match referee that Prestianni made racially charged comments during the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 matchup against Benfica, which Real Madrid won 1-0.
After the game, Mourinho implied that Vinicius’ dancing celebration provoked the home fans.
Ahead of the match at the Santiago Bernabéu, Courtois commented on Mourinho’s comments, stating he was let down by the coach’s justification of racism in relation to Vinicius’ celebration.
“Mourinho is Mourinho, as a coach you will always defend your club and you will believe your player… but one thing disappointed me,” Courtois said as quoted by Fabrizio Romano.
“Mourinho was using Vini’s celebration as an excuse. You can not justify racism over a celebration”.
