Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has celebrated his Champions League final heroics against Liverpool by getting a brick wall tattoo on his arm.
Courtois produced several important saves to stop Liverpool and secure a 1-0 victory over the English club in the Champions League final.
Courtois made a record-breaking nine saves against Jurgen Klopp’s men at the Stade de France in May.
Vinicius Junior’s second half strike sealed a historic win for Real Madrid, but it was Courtois who received the majority of the praise after his stunning display.
During an emotional post-match interview, Courtois said: “Today I needed to win a final for my career.
“For all the hard work, to put some respect on my name, because I don’t think I get enough respect. Especially in England.”
To celebrate his stunning performance against Liverpool in the Champions League final, Courtois got a tattoo of his initials and shirt number alongside the Champions League trophy – in front of a brick wall.
He unveiled an image of his new ink with the caption: “Thank you @attooboutiquelarissa for the amazing work!”
The tattoo artist also commented on the piece, saying: “For the ONE and only Champ! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to place this beautiful memo.”
Speaking after Liverpool’s defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League final in May, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said: “They scored a goal, we didn’t, that’s the easiest explanation in the world of football and it’s hard, harsh to get anyway, [but we] respect that of course.
“When the goalkeeper is Man of the Match then something is going wrong for the other team.
“So we had I think three really big chances where Courtois made incredible saves. I would have loved to have had a few more of this calibre.”
The German added: “I think Madrid had one shot on target, is that right? And that was a goal.
“But, look, I understand 100 per cent and I respect 100 per cent the reason for playing football and having these kinds of competitions is to win the game, and whatever you do – as long as it’s in the rules – it’s allowed and you can do it. It’s completely fine.
“We had to defend as well in moments, just that we blocked the shots or whatever.
“We played a good game, but when you lose 1-0 you have to admit it was then not good enough.”
