Seedorf lights Thibaut Courtois after slapping at Arsenal : « It a.. ».

After the demonstration of’Arsenal against Real Madrid (3-0) in the quarter-final first leg of the Champions League, Clarence Seedorf pointed to a strategic error of Thibaut Courtois. For the former Dutch player’, the poorly positioned wall of the Madrid goalkeeper gave Declan Rice the opportunity to shine.

Arsenal have hit hard. Carried by a graceful Declan Rice, the Gunners blew up Real Madrid on Tuesday night at’Emirates. Two masterful free kicks from the English midfielder brought the Merengues to their knees. And if Rice executed perfectly, some observers also point to errors in the Madrid defensive organization.

At the forefront of these critical voices is Clarence Seedorf, a former Real player and four-time Champions League winner. On the post-game set, the Dutchman did not’a turned around the pot. « Rice l’a read well, he saw’space. But Courtois put the barrier wrong. Only four players, too much’space, c’est error … »

Courtois is not impeccable

Even though Thibaut Courtois was one of the best Madrilenians on the field, with five decisive saves, he did not escape the « photo » on both goals of Rice. The placement of the wall, considered too short, allowed the player of’Arsenal to aim perfectly at the open side. A review that Courtois himself sketched after the game.

Maybe j’ should have put one more player. I’ underestimated the possible trajectory. ». For Seedorf, the problem is not only the’execution of Rice, but the permissiveness offered by the Madrid placement. « It is necessary to recognize him the merit of’have seen. But this kind of’error does not forgive at this level. »

Opposite, Declan Rice did not steal his praises. At Amazon Prime, the English medium recognized that’il initially planned to center, before changing’s by analyzing the position of the wall. « When I’ai saw the barrier.. It didn’t’ had any meaning to cross. I told myself that J’ was going to hit him. And it was magical. »

The second free kick, hit full goalkeeper side, confirms the’audace and confidence of the number 41 of’Arsenal. Two strikes, two masterpieces’. And a guardian who did not’a had time to s’adjust.

When a Real legend sets foot in the flat

The word of Clarence Seedorf is not insignificant. L’ancien Madrid is respected, listened to, and his critics echo a wider frustration among supporters. At this level of competition, the details make the difference, and a poor placement can cost a European season.

Even S’il tempers by adding that « same Superman would not have been able to stop this », Seedorf sends a clear message: in front of players like Rice, you can’t offer a centimeter. On a night when everything seemed perfect for Arsenal, Real Madrid are running into their own flaws. And when Clarence Seedorf points the finger at Thibaut Courtois, it’is a symbol: madrilenian defensive solidity is no longer sacred. Not in front of such a surgical Rice.