Madrid, Spain – October 24, 2025 – Thibaut Courtois reaffirmed his status as a pivotal figure for Real Madrid with a standout performance against Juventus, prompting effusive praise from the Spanish press. The Belgian goalkeeper’s decisive saves secured a victory and three points for Real Madrid in his 300th appearance for the club.
Spanish sports dailies highlighted Courtois’s importance, even amidst a team brimming with star power.Marca lauded Courtois as “a captain, a leader, an example, a reference, a professional, a teammate, a spokesperson,” noting the Bernabéu’s applause during his milestone match and referencing his recent critique of the Villarreal-Barcelona game scheduled in Miami, stating, “courtois is a captain, he is a leader, he is an example, he is a reference, he is a professional, he is a teammate, he is a spokesperson. The Bernabéu applauded its anniversary against Juve and for dropping the game in Miami.”
As declared, “With Courtois, it all begins,” emphasizing his central role in the current Real Madrid project under Xabi Alonso, despite facing an “avalanche of shots (27).” Sport went even further,proclaiming “nobody can beat him” and asserting,”Despite the presence of all the stars,Courtois remains the moast critically important man.“
Real Madrid will need Courtois at his best this Sunday when they host FC Barcelona in El clásico, scheduled for 4:15 p.m. local time.
