Adrian considers that they did their part to turn around the tie and came close to doing so. "We have come close. We have played the game we had to do. We have been out there attacking, creating chances and we did not have good fortune in some moments. We tried to finish and we are pleased with our work", said the European under 21 Champion.

The players who Simeone picked proudly defended the shield worn on the chest and expressed it at the conclusion of the match. "When you get knocked out you want to go with your head held high. We had a great game in a difficult stadium and we deserved more", he said.