Statements from Manuel Pellegrini:
 
“A draw would have been a fairer result.  Atlético de Madrid really took advantage of their home ground.  The last tackle was very controversial, and I think it was a poor match for both sides.  We took Roque Santa Cruz off at half-time as he was suffering from a small contracture.”


Statements by Ignacio Camacho:
 
“It was a great match, though it took us a while to find our feet at the beginning.  I believe a draw would have been the fairest outcome after everything that happened, but this wasn’t to be in the final minute of play.  We need to take the positive aspects of the match away with us, and not focus on the defeat.  We played well and worked hard after a long, tough week.”