Lazio midfielder Felipe Anderson hailed their fans after victory over Europa League opponents RB Salzburg.

The Austrians twice came back to equalise at the Olimpico, including a soft penalty, but Felipe Anderson and Ciro Immobile added late goals to provide a cushion going into the second leg of their quarterfinal.

“We are a little angry at the incidents, but we cannot let that influence us on the pitch. We need more calm, because when we play the ball to feet, we know that we are really strong," the Brazilian told Sky Sport Italia.

“We've been working so hard, studied them carefully and know they play with intensity, so we needed the right attitude. We didn't get the result we wanted, because they scored two away goals, but we are happy.

“I said that this season I could grow with the right work. I had this injury that slowed me down, but I am back and have to prove I'm worthy of this team."

This was the biggest Lazio crowd of the season, around 42,000 at the Stadio Olimpico.

“The crowd is certainly an extra man. When we stepped on to the field, we saw them all leaping, singing and urging us on. It gave us such a boost, they're our 12th Man."