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What was the key to the game?
Courtois: "I think the key is that we defended well, we've been together
and Valencia has not be able to create much and we have always been attentive at the back.
We run a lot, then we stand a lot and are very dangerous from corner kicks
and today we got two goals from them. I think we should continue on this line.
The squad is physically fine.
Now we have time to rest and be ready for Sunday's game against Sevilla which is another great game".
How have you seen the team?
Tiago: "Good. The important thing was to win and progress. It is true that it has not been an easy match.
Valencia have had more of the ball.
I think we have paid the price of the effort from Saturday's game,
but we have all responded very well, we have worked hard and at the end,
with the strength we have from set pieces, we have won".
How does it feel when they sing your name at the Calderon?
Courtois: "I think it is pretty good.
I tried to do the best I can and have made two good saves at key moments because
if they scored the tie would have become more difficult.
When the terraces sing your name in the stadium is something nice personally,
but you can not enjoy it in the moment because you're focused on the next play.
ou have to always be aware and you can not enjoy it some much on the field,
but it's nice to feel the affection of the fans".
Do you think the team will keep this rate up in all three competitions?
Tiago: "Hopefully. We're going to try and we think so.
We have a very good group of players,
here will be opportunities for all.
We need everyone to be very good because it is not easy to keep competing Tuesday and Saturday every week.
It's complicated but so far we are doing well and hopefully we can keep this going".