Thibaut Courtois has never been one to shy away from the camera or the media. The Belgian shot-stopper has been one of Real Madrid’s regular faces in the post-match player interviews this season and his insights provide an accurate and unbiased review of the game.

After Real Madrid’s 4-0 demolition at the Etihad last night, not many players in white would have had the heart to face any media or entertain questions. After all, it is not easy to entertain questions after an embarrassment of such a degree.

According to reports from AS (h/t Madrid Xtra), Courtois was not the chosen one to speak to the press after last night’s defeat. Yet, he insisted that he wanted to do so and spoke in great detail with the media about the team’s poor showing on the night.

There was not much to celebrate for Real Madrid last night as they were taken to the cleaners by a Pep Guardiola masterpiece. If there was one silver lining, however, it was Courtois’ unbelievable showing in between the sticks.

Though the Belgian was beaten four times on the night, he saved Real Madrid’s blushes on multiple occasions. In fact, he was the only reason the scoreboard did not embarrass the Merengues any further.

He single-handedly denied Erling Haaland at least three clear goal-scoring opportunities on the night, all of which came from point-blank range. He made four saves on the night including three from inside the box.

Reports earlier in the day stated that Courtois in fact played the entire game against Manchester City while nursing a triceps injury.

The setback did not affect his performance on the night but Carlo Ancelotti would prefer to tread a safe path when dealing with a player so fundamental to his plans.

It remains to be seen in Courtois starts in goal for Real Madrid’s clash against Valencia this weekend. Considering that nothing rides on the result, it is likely that Andriy Lunin received a rare start.