From 'invisible' to 'unbelievable': Courtois' journey to Champions League crown with Real Madrid
2 years, 7 months ago

From 'invisible' to 'unbelievable': Courtois' journey to Champions League crown with Real Madrid

The Hindu  

I tell you, I cannot believe it," said an elated Carlo Ancelotti about Thibaut Courtois’ game-changing performance in the Champions League final against Liverpool. In his first season with Atletico, he reached the Europa League final and kept a clean sheet in his side’s 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao. That season Atletico reached the Copa del Rey final where Courtois was named man of the match in a 2-1 win against rival Real Madrid. Courtois had the chance to win club football’s biggest honour with Atletico after reaching the Champions League final that season but lost 4-1 to rival Real Madrid. However, after the 2017-18 season, Courtois expressed his desire of living closer to his family and it wasn’t long before rumours about a move to Real Madrid started doing the rounds.

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UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Belgium makes new bid to persuade Thibaut Courtois to return
1 month, 4 weeks ago

UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Belgium makes new bid to persuade Thibaut Courtois to return

The Hindu  

A new bid to break the impasse between Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco and Thibaut Courtois has been made but there is a time frame for when the Real Madrid goalkeeper may return to the team, Tedesco said on Wednesday. Although he suffered a serious knee injury and missed most of last season, Courtois did return to help Real win the …

Real Madrid plot a 16th Champions League triumph. Kylian Mbappe would make Europe’s best even better
7 months, 1 week ago

Real Madrid plot a 16th Champions League triumph. Kylian Mbappe would make Europe’s best even better

Associated Press  

LONDON — Real Madrid had barely begun celebrating a record-extending 15th Champions League title when coach Carlo Ancelotti started to plot a 16th. Madrid’s latest triumph came without a recognized striker after club icon Karim Benzema departed last year. But Kylian Mbappe is the player most wanted by Madrid fans after a decade-long pursuit of the man many believe to …

Courtois ruled out of Euro 2024, says Belgium coach Tedesco
8 months, 1 week ago

Courtois ruled out of Euro 2024, says Belgium coach Tedesco

The Hindu  

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has been ruled out of Euro 2024, national team coach Domenico Tedesco said Tuesday. Capped 102 times since his international debut in 2011, Courtois said last December that he was giving up on playing at the European Championship in Germany due to his left knee injury. The 31-year-old Courtois returned to the Real Madrid group on …

Real Madrid Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois Suffers New Injury Setback
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Real Madrid Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois Suffers New Injury Setback

News 18  

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois suffered a fresh injury setback Tuesday, injuring his right knee in training. “Following tests carried out today, our player Thibaut Courtois has been diagnosed with a ruptured internal meniscus in his right knee,” Madrid said in a statement. Also, check Players vying for IPL 2024 Orange Cap and IPL 2024 Purple Cap Courtois is now …

Belgium, Real Madrid Keeper Thibaut Courtois Says He Won't Play At EURO 2024
1 year ago

Belgium, Real Madrid Keeper Thibaut Courtois Says He Won't Play At EURO 2024

News 18  

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois won’t be able to play at the European Championship next year because of the long-term knee injury that has sidelined him since the start of the season, he said Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/Ukvq4mIk6V — EuroFoot December 19, 2023 “Due to the injury, there will be no European Championships for me anyway,” Courtois said. After that game, he abruptly …

Real Madrid Eye 'New' Goalkeeper as Thibaut Courtois Needs Surgery After Tearing ACL
1 year, 5 months ago

Real Madrid Eye 'New' Goalkeeper as Thibaut Courtois Needs Surgery After Tearing ACL

News 18  

Real Madrid was dealt a major blow on Thursday when goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois tore a ligament in his left knee, just two days before the team’s first game of the season. “Thank you all for the energy, love and encouragement, I assure you that they motivate me to recover as quickly as possible.” Real Madrid opens the season on Saturday …

Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois will need surgery after tearing knee ligament
1 year, 5 months ago

Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois will need surgery after tearing knee ligament

Hindustan Times  

Real Madrid was dealt a major blow on Thursday when goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois tore a ligament in his left knee, just two days before the team's first game of the season. Real Madrid's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois waves to fans at the end of a 2023 Champions League semifinal The club said its star goalkeeper will require surgery, meaning he will …

Real Madrid suffer Thibaut Courtois blow ahead of La Liga opener, star player to undergo surgery
1 year, 5 months ago

Real Madrid suffer Thibaut Courtois blow ahead of La Liga opener, star player to undergo surgery

India TV News  

Spanish club Real Madrid has been hit with a major blow ahead of the La Liga opener as star goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is set to undergo surgery for his ligament tear. "You never expect to go through something like this, but now it's time to accept it and do everything possible to overcome it and come back even stronger," Courtois …

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois to undergo surgery after suffering knee injury during training
1 year, 5 months ago

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois to undergo surgery after suffering knee injury during training

Firstpost  

Real Madrid said that Thibaut Courtois will require surgery, meaning that he will likely be out for a large part of the campaign. Madrid: Real Madrid were dealt a major blow on Thursday when goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois tore a ligament in his left knee, just two days before the team’s first game of the season. The Belgium international helped Madrid …

Real Madrid rocked by injury to goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois ahead of new LaLiga season
1 year, 5 months ago

Real Madrid rocked by injury to goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois ahead of new LaLiga season

Hindustan Times  

Real Madrid suffered a huge blow on the eve of the new La Liga season with goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during training on Thursday. Real Madrid's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois waves to fans at the end of the Champions League semifinal first leg The 31-year-old Belgium international faces a lengthy spell on the …

Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois will need surgery after tearing knee ligament
1 year, 5 months ago

Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois will need surgery after tearing knee ligament

Associated Press  

MADRID — Real Madrid was dealt a major blow on Thursday when goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois tore a ligament in his left knee, just two days before the team’s first game of the season. The Belgium international helped Madrid win the Champions League in 2022, Spanish league titles in 2020 and 2022, and last season’s Copa del Rey. Real Madrid opens …

Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois suffers ligament injury during training
1 year, 5 months ago

Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois suffers ligament injury during training

The Hindu  

Real Madrid suffered a huge injury blow days before its season began after its Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear in his left knee. “You never expect to go through something like this, but now it’s time to accept it and do everything possible to overcome it and come back even stronger,” Courtois said on his …

Madrid’s Courtois joins Benzema on sidelines for Girona clash
1 year, 8 months ago

Madrid’s Courtois joins Benzema on sidelines for Girona clash

The Hindu  

Thibaut Courtois joins a long list of Real Madrid absentees for the visit to Girona on Tuesday, after the club said he has gastroenteritis. “The goalkeeper is out at the last minute due to gastroenteritis and is not travelling with the team,” said Madrid in a statement on Tuesday morning. “Lunin has been good in the games he’s played and …

‘The truth is…’: Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois’ fiery criticism of Karim Benzema’s Ballon d’Or 2022 award
2 years, 2 months ago

‘The truth is…’: Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois’ fiery criticism of Karim Benzema’s Ballon d’Or 2022 award

Hindustan Times  

With Karim Benzema winning the Ballon d'Or 2022 award this year, it is obvious that the atmosphere in Real Madrid must be hunky-dory. The goalkeeper expressed his disappointment at finishing seventh in the Ballon d'Or standings despite winning the La Liga and Champions League. Benzema, who is also Real Madrid captain, scored 44 goals in 46 matches, including 15 in …

Thibaut Courtois fires back at YouTuber's criticism just hours after proposing to his girlfriend
2 years, 7 months ago

Thibaut Courtois fires back at YouTuber's criticism just hours after proposing to his girlfriend

Daily Mail  

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has hit back at claims from YouTuber Mark Goldbridge that he does not command his penalty area, replying to the tweet with a series of photos showing him catching the ball during the Champions League final. Thibaut Courtois has fired back at criticism from YouTuber Mark Goldbridge while on holiday Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois responded …

Thibaut Courtois hits out at critics after guiding Real Madrid to Champions League title
2 years, 7 months ago

Thibaut Courtois hits out at critics after guiding Real Madrid to Champions League title

Firstpost  

Real Madrid’s Champions League title victory in Paris on Saturday was in no small part down to the heroics of Thibaut Courtois. If Real Madrid’s Champions League final win in 2018 was remembered for a nightmare performance by Loris Karius in the Liverpool goal, the Spanish club’s victory over the same opponents in Paris on Saturday was in no small …

Real Madrid crowned champions of Europe for the 14th time after Courtois heroics deny Liverpool
2 years, 7 months ago

Real Madrid crowned champions of Europe for the 14th time after Courtois heroics deny Liverpool

The Telegraph  

Kick-off delayed to 8.35pm after chaotic scenes outside Liverpool fans tear-gassed as they waited in queues Liverpool dominate first half but Real Madrid have goal controversially chalked off by VAR Vinicius Junior steals in at back post to score Courtois thwarts Liverpool with a string of sensational saves Real Madrid win 14th European Cup; Ancelotti a record fourth as manager …

Champions League final: 'It's a moment to shine', Thibaut Courtois ready for penalties against Liverpool
2 years, 7 months ago

Champions League final: 'It's a moment to shine', Thibaut Courtois ready for penalties against Liverpool

Firstpost  

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has said he will not be afraid to take a penalty if their Champions League final against Liverpool goes the distance. Madrid: Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has said he will not be afraid to take a penalty if their Champions League final against Liverpool goes the distance on Saturday. Hopefully it will not come …

Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois Ready for Penalties against Liverpool: 'It's a Moment to Shine'
2 years, 7 months ago

Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois Ready for Penalties against Liverpool: 'It's a Moment to Shine'

News 18  

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has said he will not be afraid to take a penalty if their Champions League final against Liverpool goes the distance on Saturday. Hopefully it will not come back to that but if it does, I will be ready.” Mohamed Salah has already said he wants revenge for their loss to Real Madrid in the …

Real Madrid keeper Thibaut Courtois told Karim Benzema to switch ends on his Chelsea return
2 years, 9 months ago

Real Madrid keeper Thibaut Courtois told Karim Benzema to switch ends on his Chelsea return

Daily Mail  

Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois reportedly told Real Madrid captain Karim Benzema to switch ends for the start of their Champions League tie at Stamford Bridge because he wanted to play in front of the most hostile stand from the start. Thibaut Courtois told Real Madrid captain Karim Benzema to switch ends at Stamford Bridge The 29-year-old was keen to play in …

Thibaut Courtois and Karim Benzema are more important than ever to Real Madrid ahead of Chelsea tie
2 years, 9 months ago

Thibaut Courtois and Karim Benzema are more important than ever to Real Madrid ahead of Chelsea tie

Daily Mail  

Real Madrid face Chelsea tonight, not quite as a two-man team, but relying hugely on their goalkeeper and their centre-forward to get them over the line in LaLiga, and to send them into the Champions League quarter-finals. Thibaut Courtois and Karim Benzema are more important than ever to Real Madrid The last two games in LaLiga for Carlo Ancelotti's men …

Thibaut Courtois signs new Real Madrid contract
3 years, 4 months ago

Thibaut Courtois signs new Real Madrid contract

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has agreed a …

Champions League: Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois finally feeling at home ahead of awkward return to Chelsea
3 years, 8 months ago

Champions League: Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois finally feeling at home ahead of awkward return to Chelsea

Firstpost  

Thibaut Courtois has against all the odds became one of Real Madrid’s best signings in years. In some ways, Courtois might be relieved the stands will be empty at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, when Real Madrid will attempt to reach their fifth Champions League final in eight years, after a 1-1 draw in last week’s opening leg. “I think I’m …

Real Madrid wins again with helping hand from Courtois
4 years, 3 months ago

Real Madrid wins again with helping hand from Courtois

The Hindu  

Goals from Vinicius Jr. and Karim Benzema plus some top class saves from Thibaut Courtois gave Real Madrid a 2-0 win at Levante on Sunday for a third consecutive La Liga victory. Brazilian forward Vinicius, Madrid's match-winner in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Real Valladolid, also gave his side the lead at Levante, controlling a loose ball inside the area and …

Courtois discussed Real Madrid move with Hazard while at Chelsea
4 years, 7 months ago

Courtois discussed Real Madrid move with Hazard while at Chelsea

The Hindu  

Thibaut Courtois admits he and Eden Hazard discussed the prospect of joining Real Madrid while still at Chelsea. Belgium international Courtois made the move to Madrid in 2018 and was joined at the Santiago Bernabeu by compatriot Hazard 12 months later. Both players publicly flirted with the Spanish giant before making the switch and Courtois says he openly talked about …

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois ready for LaLiga title battle
4 years, 7 months ago

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois ready for LaLiga title battle

The Hindu  

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is eyeing the La Liga title when the season gets back underway. "Everyone is looking forward to restarting LaLiga and keeping fighting to win it," he told Real Madrid TV on Tuesday. "We couldn't wait to be back at training after two months, being together as a team and despite it being a bit different, …

Coronavirus: Courtois discusses Barcelona comments
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: Courtois discusses Barcelona comments

The Hindu  

Thibaut Courtois clarified his comments regarding Barcelona, saying he never said Real Madrid should be named La Liga champion. The goalkeeper said last week Barca should not be awarded the title if the season was unable to be finished due to the coronavirus pandemic. But La Liga is aiming to finish its season and Quique Setien's men hold a two-point …

How did Premier League stars fare in first Real Madrid year after Eden Hazard flop?
4 years, 8 months ago

How did Premier League stars fare in first Real Madrid year after Eden Hazard flop?

Daily Mail  

For a move that was a long time in the making, Eden Hazard's first season at Real Madrid has been little short of a disaster. Steve McManaman volleys home as Real Madrid defeat Valencia 3-0 in the 2000 Champions League final at the Stade de France Nicolas Anelka In a move a little more high-profile than McManaman's switch, Madrid managed …

Courtois reveals late penalty research paid off for Madrid
4 years, 11 months ago

Courtois reveals late penalty research paid off for Madrid

The Hindu  

Thibaut Courtois revealed a late review of Atletico Madrid's penalties helped him step up for Real Madrid in its Supercopa de Espana victory on Sunday. Madrid claimed the trophy for an 11th time thanks to a 4-1 penalty shootout win after the derby clash finished locked at 0-0 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Saul Niguez hit the post for Atletico in …

Courtois: There is a lot less debate since Navas left Real Madrid
5 years ago

Courtois: There is a lot less debate since Navas left Real Madrid

The Hindu  

Thibaut Courtois insisted there was never any internal strain on his relationship with Keylor Navas, though he acknowledged there is now much less focus on the Real Madrid goalkeeping situation following the latter's move to Paris Saint-Germain. Navas completed a switch to PSG in September, with Alphonse Areola moving in the opposite direction to Madrid on loan. Last season, both …

Hazard will make the difference at Madrid – Courtois
5 years, 7 months ago

Hazard will make the difference at Madrid – Courtois

The Hindu  

Eden Hazard will make the difference at Real Madrid and help lead the LaLiga giant to many titles next season, according to Thibaut Courtois. The Belgium international attacker won two Premier League titles and as many Europa League crowns during his time at Chelsea, where he played alongside Courtois before the star goalkeeper left for Madrid in 2018-19. Hazard – …

La Liga: Zinedine Zidane hints Thibaut Courtois could leave Real Madrid
5 years, 8 months ago

La Liga: Zinedine Zidane hints Thibaut Courtois could leave Real Madrid

The Hindu  

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane was cagey about the futures of Keylor Navas and Thibaut Courtois but accepted one of the goalkeepers could leave at the end of the season. Madrid's hierarchy was said to have lined up a move for Kepa from Athletic Bilbao, but the deal ultimately fell apart due to Zidane's apparent misgivings and his trust in …

LaLiga: Real Madrid will have clear first-choice goalkeeper next season, says manager Zinedine Zidane
5 years, 9 months ago

LaLiga: Real Madrid will have clear first-choice goalkeeper next season, says manager Zinedine Zidane

Firstpost  

Real Madrid could sell Thibaut Courtois or Keylor Navas after coach Zinedine Zidane said the club will have a clear first-choice goalkeeper next season. Madrid: Real Madrid could sell Thibaut Courtois or Keylor Navas this summer after head coach Zinedine Zidane said on Tuesday the club will have a clear first-choice goalkeeper next season. It’s going to be very clear.” …

Thibaut Courtois' Real Madrid future in doubt as Zinedine Zidane arrives and father accuses media of targeting goalkeeper
5 years, 9 months ago

Thibaut Courtois' Real Madrid future in doubt as Zinedine Zidane arrives and father accuses media of targeting goalkeeper

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thibaut Courtois' future at Real Madrid is uncertain …

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