MASSIMILIANO ALLEGRI
“We knew how to suffer, but also while creating chances, especially in the second half. We knew there would be difficulties, but we bring home a good result on a day in which we saw our 15 points returned. Now in the league we have to recover, to cement ourselves in the top four. Today everyone played a good game, the three in midfield did very well. Now we face Sevilla, a good team who play well and have won this competition many times.”
DANILO
“We played the right game, Sporting has many good young players and a coach who is good at organizing his team. We were solid and deserved to qualify. Our youngsters are proving themselves, and credit goes to the Next Gen project. We have grown as a team after Maccabi, we have experienced many things, but we have always been united. Now we're here, we have 45 days to do something great, starting on Sunday: against Napoli we have to show our strength. Seeing the standings as they are now is a reward for us, we have never looked for an excuse and we deserve it: now we continue to work to improve."
JUAN CUADRADO
“We’re happy with the result, Sporting play good football, but our desire and determination were fundamental. Now we want to reach the final, it's a beautiful goal for us, a great opportunity, we have to give 200% because we deserve it, we will give our best for the team, the Club and our fans. We're happy with the return of the 15 points, let's hope it stays that way, we've earned everything on the pitch and it's something nobody can take away from us."
ADRIEN RABIOT
“It’s a goal that makes me happy, today we played with heart, suffering until the end and reaching our goal. Let's go forward step by step, let's continue like this, we're ready for the semi-final, we have to play with our hearts and heads, and we can always do better."