Thibaut Courtous ended up being the hero of the game against Borussia Dortmund with a stop to Sabitzer in the last play of the match that ended up being decisive by preventing the game from leaving the extension. The goal analyzed that play and the triumph of his team against Dortmund in a mixed zone.
Physical status and personal performance: “Well, I also believe that last season I have had a very good level, but in the end, without complaining about boxes, goals or that if it is a goal or that it is bad luck, they can always say something. But nothing, I think I try to help the team. In the end the last stop was a bit that, I did not want to play for hours, I had stayed with 10 against 11 and I gave everything to reach that ball and I arrived just with my hand well. And nothing, happy for that, but well, in the end I believe that with 2-0 it was not necessary to reach that moment, but well, that was. “
Relaxation of the team and chaos at the end of the game: “I believe that with 2-0, being five or six minutes, we are perhaps too relaxed with the heat and with the game that already seemed sentenced. A bad clearance, a good goal of them and suddenly the game becomes a little crazy. We put the 3-1, you already think:“ There is already. The game is crazy. And that is football, and more in a World Cup where everything is decided in seconds. “
Expulsion and analysis of the play: “Yes, obviously he is screwed. Unnecessary at the end. The rules are those: if you do not try to play the ball, it is red. I do not know if the norm is fine, because of course, in the end imagine that he throws and kills the uncle, but tries to play the ball, because it is yellow.
But because it has thrown a little arm to destabilize, I think it was what he wanted. The same as Raul, that in the end they are very light actions: you touch the arm to try not to hit so easy, but the strikers, both Rondón and Guirassy, are smooth and drop.
And of course, the referee only says: “No, he grabs it is red.” That is why it is a bit unnecessary, because of course, we lose it for the semifinal. But well, in the end they are moments to learn and that's it. “
Semifinal against the PSG: “I think it is a great team, current Champions champion. He has a good streak, good dynamics. Today he also made us raise a good game. I would have expected to play that game at night, for football. For the rhythm it would have been better, but in the end with the heat it shows that the low rhythm of the two teams, and does not help the show.”
Death of Diogo Jota and support for Trent: “Well, in the end, it has been in the morning with a very hard blow for us. More for Trent, for all Liverpool and Portugal players. And on our part, our condolences to the family, parents, women, children.
The truth is very hard and it is my greatest fear too. And in the end it happens many times in the world. Now because he is a footballer, he shows more and impacts more. But well, I hope they can find their strength in the team, remembering a great partner, a great footballer.
And the family to a great son, a great husband, a great father. And that this spirit can continue to force there. And for Trent, then, we have already begun to clothe it. I think it's fine, but hey, it's not easy.
Comparison between Ancelotti and Xabi Alonso: “In the end there are two different styles. I think Carlo has given us a lot. It was a different football.
Now Xabi is more modern, each one is in position, and it is more the team, perhaps less individualism. And when the team is fine, each individual will also play well. And I think there is the pressure, play, and there is. “
