Manchester City are tipped for a final berth, but the Belgian’s brilliance between the sticks could sway this year’s semi-final.

Thibaut Courtois is not one to let criticism slide. The Real Madrid goalkeeper has always felt the need to stand up for himself when necessary, and he came out fighting after last year’s Champions League final.

"I saw a lot of tweets coming my way that I would get humbled today - it was the other way round,” said the Real goalkeeper after the 1-0 success over Liverpool 12 months ago.

"I saw a lot of criticism even after a great season. Today I needed to win a final for my career, for all the hard work to put respect on my name as I don't think I get enough respect, especially in England.”

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A combo of him and Rudiger will go a long way in handling Halland. That guy isn't like statue Lukaku, he is very mobile and slippery in addition to width in ideas and possibilities at any time.