Gregorio Manzano, head coach of Sevilla, didn’t appear satisfied with the result, but was pleased with his team’s play. The manager stated that “a draw is always good when it’s away from home against a direct rival, although the way the game played out you could say that the draw is bad.”

The visiting manager highlighted that the game developed with maximum parity between the two sides. “Either squad could have won this encounter. It’s a result that half-satisfies us,” he asserted.

Manzano also took advantage of the chance to praise the play of Atlético de Madrid. “Atlético had their chances and played their game. They’re going to be a direct rival for European qualification the rest of the season,” he stressed.