"We came off the back off two defeats and we needed to win to boost our confidence and a win away from home keeps the fight for second place alive, we’ll keep scoring points and see where we get to at the end of the season".

The Uruguayan explained that it had been "a difficult week for after the defeats against Rayo and Rubin, but we had to pull together and we did. We knew it was a difficult game, but in the difficulty it has been a great match and we won very well".

"We knew we had to come out with the intensity that has characterised this team throughout this year, we did and controlled the game very well", said Atletico defender.

Diego Godin claimed this victory "was thanks to everybody. We had to win three points in the league to be closer to the goal that is the Champions League and watching the team on Thursday we know we are better. We started with intensity, went out looking to win the game and we gave everything".