The defender said in his remarks: “Football has been extremely harsh on us. We fell behind by two goals… but the character of this team. I don’t know what I’m suffering from in this stadium. Because I’ve come here three times.”
He added: “We all know what happened with this referee when we came here. But that’s not an excuse, as we conceded six goals. It was a year when no one believed in our abilities. Many young players, 4000 people came here and cheered us on, winning La Liga is still on the table.”
Regarding the comeback after trailing 2-0: “We were significantly superior in the second half. But if they score in the 93rd minute, it’s tough. They reduced the deficit brilliantly in extra time.”
He concluded: “Will the European elimination affect you in the Clasico? I don’t think so. We have exceeded expectations. The team comes out stronger.”
