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Chelsea fans delighted as Real Madrid keeper Courtois is nutmegged AGAIN

The Belgian got the last laugh as Los Blancos ran out 3-1 winners to move two points behind second placed rivals Atletico Madrid

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CHELSEA fans poked fun at ex-keeper Thibaut Courtois after he was once again nutmegged in Real Madrid's 3-1 win at Atletico Madrid.

The Real Madrid stopper started in goal against his former club Atletico Madrid and saw the Antoine Griezmann's equalizer on 25 minutes slide through his legs.

Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann's equalizer on 25 minutes slide through Courtois legs
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Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann's equalizer on 25 minutes slide through Courtois legsCredit: AP:Associated Press

Courtois, who left Chelsea last summer forcing through a Stamford Bridge exit - became subject to some trolling from Blues fans on Twitter.

Last year Lionel Messi nutmegged the Belgian in Chelsea’s Champions League round of 16 game at the Nou Camp.

This season the 26-year-old was again left embarrassed after ex-Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla managed to squeeze a header through the legs of the 6ft 6ins keeper.

After Griezmann cancelled out Casemiro’s 16th minute opener - Chelsea fans poked fun at “snake” Courtois by urging the Belgain to “#CloseYourLegs”.

The Real Madrid keeper was trolled by Chelsea fans after conceding through his legs
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The Real Madrid keeper was trolled by Chelsea fans after conceding through his legsCredit: Reuters

One said: "Some things never change. #Snake #CloseYourLegs."

Another said: "He is a slut. Cannot keep his legs closed."

Courtois’ blushes were saved as Real restored their lead three minutes before half-time as skipper Sergio Ramos converted a penalty.

The penalty, however, was wrongfully awarded after Vinicius Junior cut in from the left he was brought down by José Giménez, though the Brazilian was clearly a yard outside the box.

Real secured all three points 15 minutes from time as Welshman Gareth Bale hammered home from inside the box.

Ballon d'Or winner Luka Modric played through the winger and Bale smashed his effort across goal beating Atletico keeper Jan Oblak.

Sergio Ramos converted the penalty to put Real in front again just before half-time
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Sergio Ramos converted the penalty to put Real in front again just before half-timeCredit: Reuters
The penalty, however, was wrongfully awarded after Vinicius Junior cut in from the left he was brought down by José Giménez, though the Brazilian was clearly a yard outside the box
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The penalty, however, was wrongfully awarded after Vinicius Junior cut in from the left he was brought down by José Giménez, though the Brazilian was clearly a yard outside the boxCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Gareth Bale wrapped up the game 15 minutes from time as his left footed strike inside the box made it 3-1
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Gareth Bale wrapped up the game 15 minutes from time as his left footed strike inside the box made it 3-1Credit: AFP or licensors
Real move just two points behind Atletico in third and eight points off leaders Barcelona
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Real move just two points behind Atletico in third and eight points off leaders BarcelonaCredit: AFP or licensors
After the game Bale celebrated scoring 100 goals for Real Madrid with captain Ramos
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After the game Bale celebrated scoring 100 goals for Real Madrid with captain RamosCredit: Instagram @garethbale11

The win meant Real move just two points behind Atletico in third and eight points off leaders Barcelona.

Although Courtois got the last laugh, Atletico supporters defaced a plaque outside the ground and covered it with RATS.

Other fans were seen spitting and pouring beer on it.

Courtois spent two seasons at Atletico on loan from Chelsea, and after reaching 100 games for the Spanish club, was awarded with a plaque.

Atletico Madrid fans defaced a plaque to their former keeper Thiabut Courtois with rats
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Atletico Madrid fans defaced a plaque to their former keeper Thiabut Courtois with rats

But in the week this was defaced by furious fans. It was fixed up in time for the La Liga game, but now has some new additions.

Speaking about the abuse he has received, Courtois said: "I don't mind. If that makes them happy, then good for them.

"If they want to throw things at my head, it won't affect me. It's more motivation."

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