“We did not finish our chances.
“We did not play as we can in the first half but in the second, and early in extra-time, we were the better side.
“But we could not capitalise and their goals killed us. I’m still proud.”
“Chelsea played well and I wish them the best.”
Some sections of the media had criticised Benitez for substituting Torres, however Rafa put them straight:
“He had a problem with his hamstring.”