Tag: Thibaut Courtois

3 reasons why Real Madrid are starting Thibaut Courtois over Andriy Lunin vs. Dortmund
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3 reasons why Real Madrid are starting Thibaut Courtois over Andriy Lunin vs. Dortmund

Carlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid have made it clear that they are going to start Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in goal for the June 1 Champions League Final at Wembley against Borussia Dortmund. Since Andriy Lunin has been so brilliant this season in Courtois' relief due to an ACL tear, many Real Madrid fans are upset and confused as to why this opportunity would be taken from Lunin when he earned it with his play on the pitch. Here are three reasons why Carlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid are going with Thibaut Courtois in goal instead of the young Ukrainian star. Thibaut Courtois is the best goalkeeper in the world As Carlo Ancelotti said at a recent press conference, Thibaut Courtois is the best goalkeeper in the world. He has established himself as the best in the world for ye...
Ranking the 10 best transfers in Real Madrid history
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Ranking the 10 best transfers in Real Madrid history

Nobody makes blockbuster signings quite like Real Madrid. From David Beckham and Zinédine Zidane to Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, Los Blancos have made some of world football's most iconic transfer splashes over the decades, using these superstar signings to mark different eras of the club. But while the Galácticos are known for the glitz and glamor, the most impressive thing about Real Madrid is how sustainably the club has been run over the last decade after president Florentino Pérez learned from his mistakes in his first run. Real Madrid have become a club capable of making huge signings like Jude Bellingham, but they are also able to unearth gems outside of the top five leagues or invest in top talents for less than 10 million euros. All the while, they generate plenty of reve...