Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said that he 'needed to win a final for his career' after playing a leading role in his side's Champions League success on Saturday night.
Vinicius Junior scored the only goal of the final in Paris, as Los Blancos won their 14th European Cup at the expense of Liverpool, who finish the campaign with the EFL Cup and FA Cup to their name.
Courtois made a number of impressive saves during the contest, and the Belgium international is now hopeful that his display against Liverpool will see him receive more respect.
"Yesterday in the press conference I said that when Madrid plays finals they win. I was on the good side of history. I saw a lot of tweets coming my way that I would get humbled today it was the other way round," Courtois told BT Sport.
"Today I needed to win a final for my career, for all the hard work to put respect on my name as I don't think I get enough respect, especially in England. I saw a lot of criticism even after a great season.
"I am really proud of the team. We stuck to it and when I needed to be there I was there for the team. We beat some the best clubs of the world. City and Liverpool were unbelievable this season. They fought to the end in the Premier League, Liverpool won two cups and they were really strong. We played a great game today. We had one chance and scored it."
The 30-year-old has now won two La Liga titles, two Spanish Super Cups, the Club World Cup and the Champions League since making the move to Real Madrid in 2018.
Matt Law
