Former Actual Madrid striker Pedja Mijatovic believes Thibaut Courtois is the membership’s best-ever goalkeeper. He acknowledged Iker Casillas however hailed the Belgian as the most effective.
Los Blancos have had some unimaginable goalkeepers over time, like Iker Casillas and Keylor Navas. Many hail Casillas as one of many biggest goalkeepers of all time, not simply in Actual Madrid historical past, however in world soccer. Nonetheless, Mijatovic believes Courtois has surpassed the Spaniard within the membership’s historical past.
The previous Los Blancos striker advised El Largeuro (h/t Tribal Soccer):
“Thibaut Courtois is the most effective goalkeeper Actual Madrid has ever had. With all due respect to Iker Casillas, who was an excellent goalkeeper, what Courtois has been doing since he arrived… has proven that he’s an excellent goalkeeper. Thibaut Courtois is the most effective, for sure.”
Casillas got here by the Spanish giants’ academy and spent round 20 years on the membership. He recorded 725 video games throughout competitions, retaining 264 clear sheets. He captained the aspect as nicely and gained 5 LaLiga titles and one UEFA Champions League, amongst quite a few different honors.
In the meantime, Courtois arrived on the Santiago Bernabeu from Chelsea in 2018. He has made 300 appearances for them, retaining 119 clear sheets. He is gained three LaLiga titles and two Champions League trophies on the membership, amongst different honors.
Thibaut Courtois opens up on Actual Madrid’s upcoming El Clasico conflict towards Barcelona
Actual Madrid will subsequent face arch-rivals Barcelona on the Bernabeu in LaLiga on Sunday, October 26. They sit on the prime of the league desk after 9 video games, two factors above the Blaugrana. Therefore, lots rides on this El Clásico regardless of it being this early within the season.
In the meantime, Los Blancos beat Juventus 1-0 at house within the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. After the sport, Thibaut Courtois spoke in regards to the upcoming El Clásico and stated (h/t Soccer Espana):
“Each groups arrive nicely, so it’s going to be an excellent match. After having misplaced a number of video games towards them final yr, this yr we will win to have the ability to open a niche. It’s going to be an excellent recreation. We count on a victory, at all times with respect for them.”
Actual Madrid misplaced all 4 El Clásicos throughout competitions final season. They misplaced each fixtures in LaLiga, as Barcelona gained the title by 4 factors. Additionally they misplaced towards the Blaugrana within the Supercopa de España and the Copa del Rey finals.
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