When Courtois is no longer there for Real Madrid

Thibaut Courtois once again proved his importance to Real Madrid in their Champions League opener, making several key saves in the 2-1 win over Inter and helping protect the lead as Inter pushed for an equalizer. It’s nothing new for Courtois. From his legendary nine-save performance in the 2022 Champions League final to returning from injury and keeping a clean sheet in the 2024 final, he has repeatedly delivered for Madrid on the biggest stages.