A step forward for Courtois

This Madrid seems to have woken up after their defeat against Mallorca. The White team, who did not see them coming in the Balearic Islands, went to Turkey and did what was expected of them.

The only goal of the game, by Toni Kroos, allowed Zidane to breathe a little easier after two other weeks of very bad Champions League games, because they got a draw and a defeat.

As if this wasn't enough, Courtois, who wa sin question because he barely stopped, played a part in Madrid's win after making three crucial saves during the game.

The Belgian, who has conceded 12 goals in nine games, managed to keep a clean sheet in Istanbul. Florin Andone and Ryan Babel tried it against him, but they could not get the ball past the collossal Thinaut.

The way in which he flew in several of those stops raised a great optimism within the fans, who expect the goalkeeper to maintain a regular level in the games.

Already in the press room, Courtois, who was reinforced in the Champions, spoke about it. "I never doubt myself, people like to talk," he said.