Striking failure frustrates Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti, Milan coach
Tonight we lost because we failed to convert our chances - they had few opportunities but scored one goal. Then, once they scored, they controlled the ball for a spell. They have a lot of talented players, but we performed well and Ronaldinho didn't give us that much to worry about despite hitting the post. I don't think we deserved to lose and we hope to be luckier in the second leg. Before the game I said we had a 50/50 chance of reaching the final - now they are favourites but we can still go through. We were expecting a game like this but my players performed well and all of them gave everything they had.

Frank Rijkaard, Barcelona coach
It is a massive result for us. I have to congratulate my players, who did a really good job against a very good team. All of them were excellent. Their attitude was perfect and I am delighted with the job they have done so far, although we have to keep our feet on the ground. I don't think Milan played badly - they caused us problems and created a few chances - but we started the game so well and took them by surprise.