“Some Dutch were critical, but we stayed calm and they are now out.”

The goalkeeper Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois celebrated Belgium's victory over Portugal. The Red Devils They showed solidity in a high-altitude match, as they faced the 2016 European champion. In addition, the white goalkeeper remembered the Dutch sector who questioned the work of his team. “I heard that some Dutch criticized us, but we remained calm and now they are out, “he said.

Courtois highlighted Portugal's serious game, especially after the break. “In the second half they also deserved it, but we were there to defend (…) We had a good meeting, we worked (…). It has been nice to play this game, show that we are there in the great moments“Corutois told the Belgian channel RTBF after 1-0 against Portugal.

The Belgium and Real Madrid goalkeeper acknowledged that he had a good duel, but stressed that not only he was successful and it was a collective work. “We have been a very solid team and I am tremendously happy about it. I really liked how we handled ourselves in the defensive zone,” added the goalkeeper.

Courtois referred to the changes due to injury of two of the great Belgian references, Kevin de Bruyne and Eden Hazard, who both left the field injured. “Hopefully Kevin and Eden can come back,” Courtois said, adding that Belgium have “very good players” in case they can't be in Munich on July 3 against Italy in the quarterfinal match of the Eurocup.