Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has praised Thibaut Courtois after playing a key role in Real Madrid's Champions League success.

He believes that the trend of no goalkeeper having ever won the Ballon d'Or could now change.

"What I love in his case is the recognition of the Real Madrid fans," said Martinez.

"It's never easy for a foreign player to be so adored at Madrid, especially at a club with a long tradition of local goalkeepers like Casillas or Buyo."

Courtois' performance in the final against Liverpool was statistically the greatest seen in Champions League history.