The Atletico striker was happy when speaking to the media at the conclusion of the match. In mixed zone he stated that "there were three very important points we wanted to achieve. We knew we had to fight the whole game to achieve that, all the matches here in Seville at the Sanchez Pizjuan are difficult. We are very happy to have achieved victory."

Regarding complaints about the performance of referee by Seville, the Spaniard said: "I have not seen any of the plays of which they are talking about. In football there sometimes are mistakes that are made .There is not much point to criticise. Diego Costa is a spectacular player who gives us so much."

I am very happy to be able to help the team

 

 Diego Costa picked up the fifth yellow card in this match and will be out for the derby. Adrian says that "we will train because there are many days and the coach is the one who decides. We'll see who plays well but you have to work during the week."

Finally, the Atletico number 7 said "I'm happy at coming on. It is always difficult to come in to a game like this, with so much intensity and I'm happy I could help the team."