Thibaut Courtois was key in securing Real Madrid’s 14th Champions League win. He made nine saves against Liverpool in the 1-0 win.
“Today we showed again who the kings of Europe are,” he said.
“Yesterday in the press conference I said that when Madrid plays finals they win. I was on the good side of history.
“I saw a lot of tweets coming my way that I would get humbled today it was the other way round.
“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. I saw a lot of criticism even after a great season.”