Yet it is easy to forget that Courtois was the Atletico Madrid goalkeeper who conceded the most important goal in Real’s modern history — Sergio Ramos’ equalising header in the 93rd minute of the 2014 Champions League final. Los Blancos went on to win 4-1 in extra time to lift La Decima, their previously elusive 10th European Cup/Champions League.

Courtois hit out at Atlético complaints over their penalty shootout defeat in the UCL, accusing the club of "always crying about things like this."

Thibaut Courtois has hit back at critics of Real Madrid following their controversial qualification over Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League.