Cristian Rodriguez said after the game that Athletic Club "was a very difficult match, but we knew beforehand. They have very good footballer and these playoffs are like life or death. I'm happy because we were able to win."

Regarding the controversy over Diego Costa, Cristian said that "at no time should he have been sent off, football is for men and strong player. They can say what they want." About Godin and the last argument with the referee, he said he "did not talk to him and will inquire in training tomorrow. In the dressing room I saw that he was ok".

Finally , Cristian Rodriguez acknowledged "I’m always keen to play, if only for two minutes. Today I had to play at home, I'm not complaining, I am very happy in the group and it helps me to improve," he said and downplayed the fall he suffered during the game: "it hurts a little in my back, these are things of football. It was nothing serious and I can walk".