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Thibaut Courtois says he needed Real Madrid’s Champions League (CL) win over Liverpool to “put respect on my name”, claiming he does not have it in England.
The Belgium international produced a stunning performance as Real Madrid lifted their 14th Champions League title, beating Liverpool 1-0 on a chaotic night in Paris.
Courtois had 24 shots fired at him from a determined Liverpool side, making nine saves – denying the Reds the chance to win a treble of trophies this season.
After guiding Real to victory, the goalkeeper told BT Sport: ”I think I said yesterday in the press conference that when Madrid goes to finals, we win them. ‘I’m on the good side of history.
