THIBAUT COURTOIS NEWS

Courtois leaves Belgium team camp after captaincy dispute Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has left the Belgium national team camp amid reports that he was disgruntled at being overlooked as...

JUNE 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Thibaut Courtois leaves club amid captaincy drama, Belgium coach 'shocked'

Belgium's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois left training camp ahead of a European qualifier after not being selected as captain.

JUNE 19, 2023

Belgian coach Tedesco 'shocked' after goalkeeper Courtois leaves squad amid captaincy row

Thibaut Courtois has left Belgium's training camp ahead of a European Championship qualifier for not being selected as captain

JUNE 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Season high of saves in last match Courtois had eight saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Athletic.

Impact Courtois ends the season on a high note, recording a season-high of saves to keep the draw Sunday. Several defensive woes led the keeper to keep just 10 league clean sheets. However, he was still able to remain one of the best goalkeepers in La Liga with an average of less than a goal a match on 89 saves. His performances during the Champions League remains elite, totaling five clean sheets while allowing 11 goals in 10 appearances.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes one save Saturday Courtois recorded no saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Sevilla.

Impact The Belgium international was helpless in the sequence that led to Sevilla's goal, as a deflection and a shot from close range beat him in the third minute. However, he barely had to work the rest of the way, and Real Madrid delivered a comeback win to grant him another victory. Courtois should remain between the posts for the season finale against Athletic Bilbao on June 4.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in win Courtois made five saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 2-1 win versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Courtois conceded one goal Wednesday, an 84th minute strike by Raul de Tomas to briefly tie the match at one apiece. He made five saves as well for his second consecutive match. Courtois has been in a bit of a rough patch for his standards, as he has only kept one clean sheet in his past seven matches (including Champions League). He will look to get back on track Saturday at Sevilla, a side which has scored 45 goals in 36 league matches this season.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes once in loss Courtois had five saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Valencia.

Impact Courtois conceded one goal Sunday, which ended up being enough to hand Madrid the loss. He made five saves in the match though, well above his average of 2.7 per match. He faces a matchup of similar difficulty Wednesday versus Rayo Vallecano, a side which has scored 42 goals in 35 league matches this season.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes four in loss Courtois gave up four goals while making four saves in Wednesday's 4-0 defeat to Manchester City.

Impact It was a busy day for Courtois who conceded more goals in this match than in any other game this season. The keeper has earned five clean sheets in his last nine outings and will be eager to get back on track versus Valencia. In the previous fixture, Courtois registered a clean sheet despite not having to make any saves.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Manchester City routs Real Madrid en route to Champions League final

Manchester City will face Inter Milan for the Champions League title June 10 in Istanbul after beating Real Madrid 5-1 on aggregate.

MAY 17, 2023

Clean sheet victory Courtois recorded two saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Getafe.

Impact Courtois logged in his 10th league clean sheet to help seal the win Saturday. In all competitions, the keeper has totaled five clean sheets in the last eight games. He brings his average goals allowed a contest to under one with 3.4 saves a match. Courtois will head to Manchester City for the second leg of the Champions League semifinals, who have scored 12 goals in the last five matches.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes goal to Man City Courtois made five saves but conceded a goal in Tuesday's 1-1 Champions League semifinal draw against Manchester City.

Impact Courtois was beaten by a powerful Kevin De Bruyne strike on Tuesday but he made a few crucial saves on his compatriot beforehand. Courtois hasn't kept a clean sheet in any of his last four appearances in all competitions, but Saturday's La Liga clash against 18th-placed Getafe could provide an opportunity to end that streak before the UCL return fixture in Manchester next week.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in defeat Courtois allowed two goals while making two saves during Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Courtois conceded two second half goals as Real Madrid dropped all three points on Tuesday. The keeper has now allowed 25 goals in 26 league starts while his two saves upped his season total to 69.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes one save in return Courtois registered one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 4-2 victory against Almeria.

Impact Courtois's clean sheet streak was snapped after allowing two goals Saturday. He was back in the net after missing last match with an illness. In the last six games, the keeper has allowed five goals with 20 saves and four clean sheets to up his average saves a contest to 3.4. He will head to Real Sociedad on Tuesday, who have scored six goals in the last five matches.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Almeria Courtois (illness) is starting in goal for Real Madrid against Almeria on Saturday.

Impact Courtois returns to the XI Saturday after missing the mid-week defeat against Girona with an illness, taking back over from Andriy Lunin in goal.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back for Saturday Courtois (illness) is on the squad sheet for Saturday's clash with Almeria.

Impact Courtois was not able to play midweek with gastroenteritis, but has recovered and is available for selection Saturday. He is expected to stat in the net, where he has totaled 21 saves and five clean sheets in the last six games. His four clean sheets in a row is his best run in all competitions thus far this season, but will find it difficult to get his fifth in a row with Almeria scoring eight goals in the last five contests.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent Tuesday Courtois did not make the trip to Girona on Tuesday due to undisclosed reasons.

Impact Courtois is currently riding a four-match clean sheet streak in which he made 14 saves. Instead of the towering Belgian, Real Madrid will have to turn to Andriy Lunin, who will be making his first league start since February 15 against Elche in which he earned a clean sheet without making a save. For his part, Courtois should reclaim his place in the starting XI as soon as he is fit.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Courtois recorded two saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Celta Vigo.

Impact Courtois had a quiet outing and wasn't really tested during their home win. The goalkeeper logged his fourth straight clean sheet and 16th overall in the season. He will look to keep the momentum at Girona on Tuesday.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps upstanding run in UCL Courtois made six saves and allowed zero goals in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Chelsea.

Impact With another clean sheet Tuesday, Courtois has totaled five clean sheets in the Champions League, which is tied for his career-best from last season where he was awarded goalkeeper of the tournament. He has allowed only six goals in eight matches with 33 saves to bring him to an average of 4.1 saves a game. Overall, this is the keeper's third straight clean sheet in a row and fifth in seven contests, allowing only five goals within that span in all competitions. He will await his next opponent for the semifinals match that will take place on May 9.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid sails into Champions League SF, Chelsea adrift

Rodrygo scored twice as Real Madrid advanced to the Champions League semifinals for the 11th time in 13 seasons

APRIL 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keeps clean sheet against Cadiz Courtois made three saves and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's 2-0 win over Cadiz.

Impact Courtois was saved by the post early in the game and then showed safety the few times he was called into action here but didn't have to perform any miracle to keep his fourth clean sheet over the last six starts in all competitions. The superstar goalkeeper will hope to keep up with his shot-stopping ways during midweek's UCL decisive quarterfinal match against Chelsea.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Depleted Real Madrid beats Cadiz before trip to Chelsea

Real Madrid has eased to a 2-0 win at Cadiz in the Spanish league despite resting several first-choice players ahead of its trip to London to face Chelsea in the second leg of the...

APRIL 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keeps clean sheet in win Courtois recorded three saves and secured a clean sheet in Wednesday's 2-0 victory versus Chelsea.

Impact Courtois kept a clean sheet Wednesday, his fourth in the Champions League this season. He made three saves, with his defense playing well to limit Chelsea's opportunities at goal. He faces an easier matchup on a short turnaround Saturday, as the team travels to Cadiz to face a side with just 23 goals in 28 La Liga matches this season.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three in loss Courtois made five saves but conceded three goals in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Courtois had a busy afternoon as the opposition got eight of their 17 shots on target and he was powerless to stop all three goals in a defeat that gives Barcelona the chance to extend their lead at the top of the table. He will aim to pick up his eighth clean sheet of the season when his team face 14th-placed Cadiz on Saturday.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE