Courtois: This is up to the club, and it is important to win tomorrow

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois appeared in a press conference, to talk about tomorrow's confrontation against Borussia Dortmund, in the third round of the Champions League round.

The Belgian goalkeeper said: “I am fine and very happy because I am able to play. The important thing is to be united, sacrifice and give everything. In this format of the Champions League, winning tomorrow is very important.”

He added: “I have a great friendship with Borja (Iglesias). In many matches he tells me that. The next day after the Stuttgart match he sent me a video. I try to do my job and help the team. I try to keep the result the same and score.” “.

On the team’s physical and tactical situation: “The situation is always good. We defend the 11 who are there and get the opponent out of his position. Sometimes there is a need for communication. If one of them leaves early and another does not follow, then gaps will be created. This way the opponent can hurt you and you have to improve. We have the coach to correct that physically, it is not easy after such a long season with little rest. Valverde and Rodrygo come from South America and it is not easy Keeping up with the situation, and that's why it's important to win these matches to be in good shape at the end of the season.”

He continued: “What happened in the last derby? I respect Simeone's opinion, but I do not share his opinion. Organizations have to decide and they have already decided. I don't want to comment further on that. The important thing is that there is no violence. Those who encourage and create competition do not cause problems. I love that environment, it gives me more adrenaline and the desire to play. But always with respect, there can be no violence. Sometimes there is a match between the players and the fans, and I have no problem with them singing to me. If we score a goal there may be a reaction, but there cannot be violence. We must eliminate those who want to cause harm.”

And he continued: “Signing new defenders? I trust the team and our colleagues. This matter I do not interfere in, this It's decided by the club, we have to win matches."

He concluded: "Your relationship with Andrey Lunin? I try to help him, he makes you better. Competition always makes you better. I also try to help Fran And other goalkeepers who can get into the first team, I understand that it is not easy, but Lunin is a great goalkeeper and I am sure he will continue to help us.”