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Real Madrid 'keeper Courtois demands 'respect on my name' after Champions League winning performance against Liverpool

Thibaut Courtois revelled in his match-winning performance for Real Madrid against Liverpool and demanded «respect on my name». The Belgian international had enjoyed a tough first season at Real but after that has become an integral part of the club, particularly with an occasionally vulnerable back line. Ad/> While Real had Vinicius Jr.

Courtois rebate a la táctica

Javier Sillés

Courtois the hero as Real stun Liverpool in Paris

Liverpool were denied a seventh European crown as Real Madrid became kings of the continent once again thanks to Vinicius Junior's strike in a Champions League final marred by chaos outside the Stade de France. Paris stepped in as host after UEFA stripped St Petersburg of the showpiece following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but it did not provide a fitting host as European royalty went toe-to-toe in the biggest club match of the season. Kick-off had to be delayed by 36 minutes due to substantial security issues outside the Stade de France, where Liverpool would be edged out 1-0 in a tense, engaging final settled by Real star Vinicius Jr.