Hence, Real Madrid still have a lot to play for this season and they need players like Courtois at their best.

Thibaut Courtois Real Madrid finished the league phase of the Champions League with five wins from eight games, amassing a total of 15 points.

Thibaut Courtois said Real Madrid "aren't afraid of anyone" as they await Friday's Champions League playoff draw, which will see them face Manchester City or Celtic for a place in the round of 16.

Why is Courtois not playing for Real Madrid? However, the high-pitched whirring of fans was settled once it was revealed that Thibaut Courtois had simply been left out of the Copa del Rey squad ...