Courtois hits back at Barcelona after LaLiga title win as rival fans told him to shut up

Real Mrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has hit back at Barcelona after Los Blancos secured LaLiga title on Friday night with a win over Villarreal. Belgian shot-stopper was full of praise for his teammates while taking a dig at Catalonian club who h told him to 'Shut up' back in May. Courtois also became first player in history to win LaLiga title with both Mrid-based clubs - Atletico and Real Mrid.

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Real Mrid fires shots at Barcelona after LaLiga title win

Following 2-1 win over Villarreal at Estio Alfredo Di Stefa last night, Real Mrid were crowned as LaLiga champions for first time in three seasons. While speaking to reporters after game, a jubilant Courtois said, I trusted this team to come back and overturn Barcelona's le. Catalonia told me to shut up at one point but w my team are champions." Although Courtois and Real Mrid celebrated ir title win, Zinedine Zidane's men h to overcome Barcelona, who were leing title race when season was suspended.

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Real Mrid were two points behind leers Barcelona when season was suspended in March. At time, re were plenty of rumours for  LaLiga season to be cancelled with Barcelona being handed title, due to ir le. However, Thibaut Courtois was amant that season must finish with all games being played because Real Mrid still have a chance of overtaking Barcelona. In April, Courtois said, "It's only a two points gap between Barcelona and us, with 12 games remaining, we still have a chance". Barcelona faithful laughed off at comments me by Courtois and told him to 'shut up'.

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It was finally decided that LaLiga season would resume from June 11 onwards with 2019-20 season set to be completed. Barcelona faltered upon resumption with draws against Sevilla, Celta Vigo and Atletico Mrid and Real Mrid pounced to take control of title race. Real Mrid won 10 games in a row since restart and secured  LaLiga title on matchday 37, leing second-placed Barcelona by seven points. 

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Real Mrid LaLiga champions: Thibaut Courtois Real Mrid stats

Thibaut Courtois has been exceptional for Real Mrid this season. 28-year-old has kept 18 clean sheets in 34 LaLiga appearances and is in line to win   Ricardo Zamora Trophy. Real Mrid also boast  best defensive record in LaLiga, having conceded only 23 goals in season. 

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