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Irish Examiner
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Mbappé volley sees Madrid past Dortmund despite late drama
Real Madrid set up a date with PSG in the Club World Cup semi-final after a 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund. Xabi Alonso's side looked entirely in control for the vast majority of the match, until a chaotic final 10 minutes of stoppage time made things nervy and Thibaut Courtois' last-minute save preserved the victory. That incredible conclusion also included a late red card given to Real Madrid's Dean Huijsen, the impressive new arrival in central defense who will miss the semi-final as a result of bringing down Serhou Guirassy right after Kylian Mbappé scored a stupendous volley for Real Madrid's third. Real Madrid dominated most of the match, with striker Gonzalo García opening the scoring for his impressive fourth goal of the tournament and left back Fran García (no relation) adding the second – his first goal in 52 appearances. Mbappé will now have the chance to face PSG, his former team, for the first time on 8 July. Guardian
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Thibaut Courtois' penalty record does not inspire confidence ahead of Real Madrid vs Arsenal
Thibaut Courtois' penalty record does not inspire confidence ahead of Real Madrid vs Arsenal Thibaut Courtois' penalty record does not inspire confidence ahead of Real Madrid vs Arsenal Tonight, the Santiago Bernabeu will set the stage for what could be one of the most unforgettable nights in Champions League history. Real Madrid, trailing 0-3 from the first leg of the quarter-final against Arsenal, must oversee one of their famous European comebacks to secure a place in the semi-finals. Advertisement It is the kind of mountain only a few teams would even dare to climb—but Real Madrid, the undisputed kings of European football, know all too well how to turn the impossible into reality. It must be remembered that for Carlo Ancelotti's side to have any chance of pulling off this miraculous turnaround, every player will need to rise to the occasion. Interestingly, at the heart of it all could be Thibaut Courtois, whose presence between the posts could prove decisive in a match where every moment matters. Arsenal come into this second leg with one of the most potent attacking units in the Champions League this season, meaning that Courtois is likely to be called into action early and often. Thibaut Coirtois does not have a great record while saving penalties. (Photo by Juan Manuel) For now, Real Madrid need three goals to level the scoring and four to win. However, if the match goes into the penalties, Courtois's expertise will be called into action. How good is Courtois while saving a penalty? While Courtois is widely regarded as one of the most complete goalkeepers—blessed with sharp reflexes, commanding presence, and calm under pressure—penalties have never been his strongest suit. Advertisement As reflected by the data from Transfermarkt, Courtois has faced 70 penalties in his career and saved 12 of them during regulation time, resulting in a success rate of just over 17%. Interestingly, his most recent penalty save dates back to June 2023 against Athletic Club. Should this evening's clash head into a dramatic penalty shootout—a possibility not out of the question if Real Madrid equalise the aggregate score—Courtois will face a tough test. Though not a specialist in saving penalties, he has a habit of stepping up in the most crucial moments, as seen in past Champions League campaigns.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🎥 Courtois produces Save of the Season contender 😳
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois' talents are in no he served up another reminder of just how good he is during his side's trip to Osasuna on Saturday afternoon. In the fist half, a low effort seemed destined for the back of the net... Only for the Belgian to call upon his lightning reflexes to somehow keep it out. 🧱 @thibautcourtois 🧱#LaLigaHighlights — Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) February 15, 2025 He won't pull off many better than that this season. 📸 Carl Recine - 2025 Getty Images
