Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has hailed Alisson Becker for his wonderful stops during his side’s Champions League win against Liverpool.

Karim Benzema scored the only goal of the match late in the game, but it could easily have been three or more, if Alisson hadn’t pulled off some impressive saves.

Speaking during a post-match interview, Courtois admitted Real Madrid were in control for most parts of the game.

He said: “It was a good performance from us. They tried to create chances, Alisson made a series of brilliant saves and until our goal came, we knew they were still in the game. Once we got that goal, the game cooled off a bit and we knew we were going to qualify.

“They were also aware following the first leg, that we could punish them in behind if they went too crazy but they were looking for that goal early on just like Chelsea did last year, and that’s when the game could have changed.

“We showed real authority and maturity in how we went about the game. That was the key, not overthinking too much.”