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Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois happy defeating Celta Vigo: But those 2 goals...

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says they can improve after their 5-2 defeat of Celta Vigo.

Courtois was unhappy with the two goals conceded.

He said: "Coming back to play here and winning in front of our home fans is great. It was a difficult first half, but making it 2-2 early in the second half was key to the comeback. It's not the start we wanted here at the Bernabéu because you want to get on top the opponents. The way we reacted was really good, though, and getting the three points is what's important.

“We're working on our defence, we've got a new coach and there are things we have to tweak. The problem is that when the forwards press, we all have to go with them. We're up against sides who play some very good football and Celta are capable of causing you those problems. We want to play out from the back, press high up and in the end, they created chances. We'll have to look at how we can improve so that we don't afford teams as many chances. It's good that we're scoring so many this season, but we have to find that balance.

"Vini Jr. is young and has plenty of time left to continue improving. He finishes well in training. When you go through a run where you don't score, it can get into your head. He's calmer this year in front of goal and maybe in the past he wasn't as composed. Now, when he's up against the goalkeeper, he scores. Benzema is also on fire."

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