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- Thibaut Courtois has shown a new tattoo to mark Real Madrid's victory over Liverpool in the Champions League
- The tattoo has a brick wall, Courtois' initials and the Champions League trophy
- Courtois won the man-of-the-match award for his display in the final that was held at the Paris Stadium
Real Madrid's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has gotten a new tattoo to mark winning the Champions League.
Courtois revealed the tattoo, which resembled a brick wall, to signify his solidity in goal in the final against Liverpool. The tattoo also has the initials TC1, which are presumably his initials. There is also a drawing of the Champions League trophy and the year 2022.
The Belgian goalkeeper was in superb form against Liverpool, where he won the man-of-the-match award for his heroics. He severally thwarted Liverpool's attacks led by Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane with outstanding saves.
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Real Madrid were subdued for the better part of the game, but a Vinicius Junior strike in the second half enabled Carlo Ancelotti's men to win a record 14th Champions League title for the club.
The Daily Mail recounts how Courtois had launched a full-scale war on his detractors after the game in Paris on May 28th.
I saw a lot of tweets coming my way, saying that I will get humbled today but it was the other way around.
I needed to win this final to put respect on my name. Because I don't get enough respect, especially in England.
Yesterday I said when Madrid plays finals they win it and I'm on the good side of history. I'm really proud of the performance of the team.
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Courtois inspired the Spanish giants to their 14th European title with a Man-of-the-Match performance during their Champions League Final against Liverpool on Saturday, May 28, in Paris.
The Belgian made a string of saves during the encounter to deny both Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah a chance at goal.