Bitter Atletico Fans Take Bizarre Decision on Thibaut Courtois’ Plaque After Man of the Match UCL Performance

• Thibaut Courtois produced a sensational performance helping Real Madrid win the Champions League for the fourteenth time
• Rival club Atletico Madrid seem bittered to see their former goalkeeper go on to shine with their city foes
• Courtois’ plaque at the Wanda Metropolitano has been removed after it was instigated by Atletico president

Fans of Spanish club Atletico Madrid have removed Thibaut Courtois’ plaque outside their home stadium after it was incited by the club’s president.

The former Chelsea goalkeeper who was on loan at Atletico Madrid between 2011 and 2014 had his plaque within the Wanda Metropolitano removed.

Playing for rivals Real Madrid has not gone down well with Atleti fans who once adored him during his time with them.

The Belgian made remarkable saves in the Champions League final against Liverpool when he prevented nine shots on target from going into the net.

Real Madrid won the tie courtesy of a Vinicius Junior second-half strike as Los Blancos won their 14th European cup in grand style.

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SPORTbible reports that on Monday, Atletico president Enrique Cerezo had, rather controversially, told fans:

"If you want to remove Courtois’ plaque, go with an axe and shovel and remove it”.

And so some supporters obliged by getting rid of the small metal plate, with images emerging online.

Fabregas tips Courtois to win Ballon d’Or

Meanwhile, Cesc Fabregas has placed Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois on top of his list for the Ballon d'Or award.

The Spanish midfielder has earlier stated that the Ballon d'Or winner could be decided at the end of the UEFA Champions League game between Real Madrid and Liverpool, with Karim Benzema, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane on his initial list.

However, after the game, Fabregas changed his mind and now believes Courtois should be the man leading the Ballon d'Or debate.

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Both players have been included in Didier Deschamps’ squad for a four-game mini-tournament in the coming weeks.

However, any chance of a frosty meeting between the pair was quickly dispelled on the first day of training ahead of the incoming matches.