Courtois: “It was a really important match and at a tough ground”
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produced another stellar display at San Mamés. The Whites' goalkeeper made two spectacular saves in the first half and kept a clean sheet. After the match, he spoke to Realmadrid TV: “It was a really important match and at a tough ground. It was important to win after a run of draws, and we did it through teamwork, good pressing and intensity from the start. That brought us the win.”
“We've improved in every aspect: intensity and play. In Girona, especially in the first half, we lacked intensity up front and at the back. We can't compare the matches because Athletic play quite openly, but we did very well.”
Mbappé’s fine performance
"He's unstoppable. There was a moment in the match when I thought how lucky I was that he plays for my team and I don't have to face him, except with France. He’s on another level and we really enjoy his football and his contribution. Let’s hope he can keep it up."
His saves at San Mamés
“These are important moments when the team needs me and I'm happy to do that, especially in the second half. I read the move well because I saw that the ball was coming to Berenguer, I closed down the space and made a strong save.”
Real Madrid’s second goal
"It's a way out of their pressure, I don't know if I started the move, and that's what we've been missing lately. It was a good ball from Trent and we went forward and then it was a good cross from him. A good header from Kylian, who surprises me with his heading ability, and Camavinga finishes it off. That's what we need: people in the box. When the midfielders get there, it's important."