Thibaut Courtois urges consistency after Real Madrid victory against Malaga

Real Madrid defeated Malaga 4-0 at the Santiago Bernabéu, fueled by three goals during an aggressive first-half performance. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois expressed satisfaction with the team’s initial pace and pressing but noted a decline in intensity following the break. Courtois identified the first 45 minutes as the model for future play, citing the need for sustained control and defensive focus to maintain clean sheets. Manager Mourinho intends to implement squad rotation for upcoming fixtures as the team prepares for a trip to face Betis at La Cartuja. The match concludes a period of league play before the club shifts focus to the start of their Champions League campaign against Inter Milan.

• 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Courtois explains what Real Madrid must improve despite Malaga thrashing: ‘First half is the model to follow’