While captain Philipp Lahm blamed missed chances and misfortune for FC Bayern München's loss at FC Basel 1893, keeper Manuel Neuer mused: "It's just not happening for us."

Yann Sommer hailed a "great display" after FC Basel 1893 seized a 1-0 last-16 first-leg lead against FC Bayern München, with Xherdan Shaqiri delighted by the home side's spirit.

Benoît Cheyrou told UEFA.com that Olympique de Marseille beat FC Internazionale Milano with an "Italian-style performance" while match winner André Ayew hailed the home fans.

Wesley Sneijder was happy with FC Internazionale Milano's cautious tactics despite their last-gasp first-leg loss at Olympique de Marseille, a result he and Júlio César both said "hurts".

FC Basel 1893 coach Heiko Vogel praised his team's "perfect harmony" after a first-leg victory over FC Bayern München that left "alarm bells ringing" for counterpart Jupp Heynckes.

Didier Deschamps believes Olympique de Marseille's ambition was rewarded after André Ayew's late goal secured a first-leg advantage over FC Internazionale Milano.

Joleon Lescott conceded the 4-0 scoreline flattered Manchester City FC but after accounting for holders FC Porto he is already looking beyond the last 16 to a trip to Bucharest in May.

FC Basel 1893 1-0 FC Bayern München
Substitute Valentin Stocker's strike four minutes from time earned a famous first-leg victory for the hosts, who also struck the woodwork twice.

Olympique de Marseille 1-0 FC Internazionale Milano
André Ayew settled a tight contest deep into added time with a header from a corner as the French side snatched a slender advantage in the tie.

Keeper Morgan De Sanctis was frustrated SSC Napoli's 3-1 win against Chelsea FC was not more convincing but goalscorer Edinson Cavani said their display was "extraordinary".

Chelsea FC's Petr Čech admitted that his side's cavalier instincts were at the root of their 3-1 defeat at SSC Napoli but insisted: "The away goal was important."

Xabi Alonso said the failure to capitalise on Cristiano Ronaldo's first-half goal had cost Real Madrid CF as the Spanish side were pegged back late on away to PFC CSKA Moskva.