Thibaut Courtois had a relatively quiet day as Real Madrid secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Athletic Club at Santiago Bernabeu.
As the scoreline suggests, it was a gritty affair as Real Madrid struggled to break the deadlock despite creating numerous chances.
Ultimately, it needed a moment of brilliance from Federico Valverde to secure a winner in the 93rd minute.
What Courtois said after Real Madrid’s win over Athetlic Club
Speaking to Real Madrid TV after the game, Courtois heaped praise on Valverde for his late winner, stressing that it would help Real Madrid remain alive in the title race.