Thibaut Courtois gets new tattoo about Champions League final masterclass vs Liverpool

Thibaut Courtois dropped a performance of legendary proportions during the Champions League final this year.

Real Madrid‘s road to their 14th European Cup was paved with glorious individual displays from the likes of Luka Modric, Karim Benzema, Vinicius Junior and more during times where they looked distinctly second best.

And when Los Blancos were wheezing and floundering through the early exchanges at the Stade de France last season, it was Courtois’ turn to put on a masterclass for the ages to keep Liverpool at bay.

Making an astonishing nine saves to leave Jurgen Klopp’s men tearing their hair out, the former Chelsea shot-stopper went above and beyond the call of duty to get his hands on a maiden Champions League title.

And it couldn’t have been any clearer after the final whistle in Paris that Courtois viewed his stunning performance as one big middle finger to those who have doubted him over the years.

Courtois told BT Sport immediately after Real’s victory: “In the press conference yesterday I said when Real Madrid plays finals they win it. I’m on the good side of history.

"Today I needed to win a final for my career, for all the hard work, to put some respect on my name, because I don't think I get enough respect. Especially in England."