Thibaut Courtois has once again demonstrated why he is considered one of the world’s best goalkeepers, delivering a sensational performance in the Champions League against Stuttgart. The Belgian international was the cornerstone of Real Madrid’s defense, denying the German side on multiple occasions with his exceptional reflexes and commanding presence. His crucial saves not only kept a clean sheet but saved face for the awful defensive structure the team had in place.
Former Spanish goalkeeper Santiago Cañizares lauded Courtois’s extraordinary talents during an interview with Movistar Plus, stating, “Courtois is the Maradona, Messi, Cristiano of goalkeepers. He is so much better than the rest and he performs every day.” Cañizares’s comparison underscores the gap between Courtois and his contemporaries, highlighting his ability to influence the outcome of matches single-handedly.
Ancelotti has been on record with the Obi One Podcast saying that Courtois is “his insurance policy” — the Italian walks around Valdebebas telling everyone that Courtois is his insurance policy. The Belgian lived up to the billing with his heroics in the Champions League.
