Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois appeared in a press conference following the 2-0 victory over Villarreal in the 21st round of the Spanish League "La Liga" at the Estadio de la Cerámica.

The Belgian goalkeeper said: "From the start, we took the initiative and imposed our style, whether in high pressing or executing the coach's instructions: moving from side to side. We had to shift collectively. We defended well and didn't give the opponent many chances, and the opportunities we had, we managed to score."

Regarding keeping a clean sheet: "We are adapting more and more with the coach, as a team, together, we are all improving. When you win, everything becomes easier, and with confidence, things go better."

He continued: "Matches against Villarreal are always tough. They had some chances, but they barely shot once and it was in the middle of the goal, we defended well. This will help us go to Benfica and do the same, we must win to ensure a place among the top eight. And if we do our job on Wednesday and against Rayo, we will have time to prepare for what is coming."

Regarding team unity: "This is something we've always had. Even when things get tougher, there have never been any issues. Matches help everyone row in the same direction. Football is a team game, not an individual one. If we play as a team, everything else comes naturally."

He concluded: "What do Vinicius and Mbappe add? A lot. In the end, they make a big difference against other teams. They are a nightmare for defenses; you can stop them for 60, 70, or even 80 minutes, but they have immense quality that allows them to eventually find spaces. Kylian saw the space well in the first goal, and in the second, he gave that extra touch to force the opponent into committing a penalty. But we are all one team, and many players are capable of contributing offensively."