Real Madrid stalwart has never lost a game against Atletico ahead of Sunday’s derby | OneFootball

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is set to face off against his former team, Atletico Madrid. It will be the 12th time he takes on them since joining Real Madrid, and his track record against the Rojiblancos is something to look forward to with confidence.

Courtois’ history in these encounters shows that Real Madrid have often come out on top, with the Belgian playing a key role.

Last season, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid crossed paths four times in all competitions, including La Liga, Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup. But Courtois was absent from all the matches due to an injury he picked up during pre-season.

Without Courtois, Real Madrid struggled, with Atletico securing two wins. One of those wins came in the league (3-1), and the other in the Copa del Rey (4-2).

The two teams also drew once (1-1 at Santiago Bernabeu), and Atletico narrowly lost to Real Madrid in extra time during the Super Cup.

Courtois’ record vs Atletico Madrid

This Sunday, Courtois will finally face his former team again, and his stats suggest that Real Madrid fans should be optimistic.

Thibaut Courtois has never lost to Atletico Madrid. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

In the 9 times he has faced Atletico while wearing the white shirt in La Liga, he has helped secure five wins and four draws, reports AS.

He also played a crucial role in a Cup victory (3-1) during the 2022-23 season and another triumph in the Super Cup, which ended 0-0 but was decided by penalties. Courtois shone in that Super Cup, making a critical save from Thomas Partey during the shootout.

The ex-Chelsea man’s record in La Liga against Atletico is particularly impressive. Out of nine league matches, Courtois has kept five clean sheets and conceded only four goals, averaging just 0.44 goals per game.

Across all competitions, the Belgian has never lost to Atletico Madrid. In 11 matches, he has won six and drawn five, maintaining six clean sheets along the way.

Courtois’ return against Atletico Madrid is sure to be an exciting moment, especially given his solid record against his former team.