Thibaut Courtois was expected to quickly assume the role of first choice goalkeeper for Real Madrid after arriving from Chelsea for €35 million this month.

However, the Belgian World Cup semifinalist watched the European champions crush Girona 4-1 from the bench in the La Liga on Sunday at Montilivi, with Keylor Navas excelling in goal.

Every summer since 2015 Madrid has tried to sign a new goalkeeper to be their regular No 1, but Navas has doggedly held on to the position, helping the club to three consecutive Champions League titles.

The Costa Rican's time finally appeared to be up when Courtois forced through a move to the Spanish capital from Chelsea, but thus far Julen Lopetegui has kept his faith in Navas.

He was in goal for the Uefa Super Cup game against Atletico Madrid on 15 August when Courtois was not in the squad, having only completed his move from Chelsea a few days before. Place bet on Live matches 24/7

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