Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has made his say on the upcoming Champions League clash with Chelsea public.
Last season semi-final had Champions League winners Chelsea knock out Los Blancos, the two teams will go head-to-head in this season’s quarter-finals.
Real Madrid will make the trip to Stamford Bridge for the first leg next week, and for Courtois, that means a return to an old stomping ground.
The Belgian spent seven years at Chelsea before making the switch to Real Madrid in 2018, and he was valued by his former club.
“It will be special. Last year, we lost in the semis and I hope this year will be a victory,” he said on Thibaut Talks via Mundo Deportivo.
“This year is going to be different because there will be fans. It will be special and while, at best there will be some whistles, I hope that people remember the beautiful moments.
“We won two titles, an FA up. For me, Chelsea is a special team, they helped me be the goalkeeper I am today.
“They bought me when I was 18 and gave me the opportunity to be at Atletico, to play in the Premier League, to win it.
“It’s an important team and I have many friends there. It’s always a pleasure to face them again.”
Courtois has been Real Madrid’s rock at the goal post this season, and he hopes to prove his worth against his former employer.
Adapted from Football espana.
