Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was targeted by Atletico Madrid fans who hurled objects at him during the Madrid Derby. The incident forced a temporary halt to the match as tensions flared following Courtois' goal celebration.
His antics after Eder Militao's goal in the 64th minute are believed to have provoked fans, leading to play halting
The Belgian goalkeeper was targeted by Atlético Madrid fans who hurled objects at him in the second half, forcing the match to be temporarily halted for safety reasons. As the game resumed, Angel Correa capitalised on the extended play, levelling the score in the 95th minute with a close-range strike that beat Courtois, perIn the aftermath, Atlético manager Diego Simeone pointed fingers at Courtois for inciting the hostile reaction from the home crowd.
"Courtois attacked by objects? Well, when he played for us, they threw lighters at him at the Bernabéu," Simeone remarked, as quoted by"Courtois? If you provoke people, they get angry. You can celebrate the goal, but not by looking at the stands or making gestures."
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