Since joining Real Madrid in 2018 from Chelsea for a fee of £35m, Thibaut Courtois has gone on to become the best Goalkeeper in the world today. The Belgian shot stopper has already won three LaLiga titles and two UCL’s in his time with the whites.

In a recent media interaction, Courtois touched upon some topics including the 2016 UCL final lose to Real Madrid, his Relationship with Zidane and ill treatment from Atlético fans (his former club) amongst others.

Courtois’ interview

Starting off, the Belgian revealed a scenario that had occurred between him and the then head coach Zinedine Zidane. The Belgian said;

“Zidane spoke to me because he felt that we weren’t getting along and I told him that I had the feeling that he didn’t want me. He told me no, that he trusted me and that I was his goalkeeper.”

Still talking about his first days at the club, it seems Courtois and keylor Navas didn’t get along well as he revealed:

“When I arrived at Real Madrid, I noticed that Keylor Navas felt that I was invading his space.”

The famous La Decima win in 2014 came against city Rivals Atlético, with Courtois the keeper in Goal. Reminiscing on the lose, he said;

“The Lisbon final against Real Madrid? It was very difficult for me to get over what happened that night, it was one of the biggest disappointments of my career. I remember Simeone’s talks with us were very motivating.”

After a spell with Atlético, Courtois joined Chelsea, and later completed a move to Atlético Madrid’s fierce Rivals, Real Madrid. The Atlético fans didn’t take it lightly, and have been really harsh on Courtois. On the subject, Courtois added;

“Hate from Atlético Madrid fans? I understand that it hurts because now I’m with the rival, but I think at some points they went overboard throwing the stuffed rats at me, the blood, the plaque…”

In action later tonight against Stuttgart, Courtois will look to kickstart this UCL campaign in fine form.