Iker Casillas answered a call from 'El Partido de las 12' after taking his team through to the 'Copa del Rey' final. "It is something to be happy about. We've achieved the objective. We were deserving winners. We won convincingly and we have received the reward for how we've performed in the competition."

The Madrid 'keeper also commented on the remarks by Ancelotti's daughter, when she claimed that everyone worries about Iker Casillas and nobody cares about Diego López: "I don't know Ancelotti's daughter. We are adults. I've spoken to the gaffer and the matter is settled. When someone apologises to you, the right thing to do is accept that."

Likewise, Iker believes that the rotation between the sticks "is an issue that is settled". He went on to say, "I don't want to talk about that anymore. I enjoy the games I play, and I'm bored of the subject. The less said the better. Despite not playing regularly, I'm fine. I will think about next season at some point. Today I'm thinking about the present, and I'm happy we're through to the final. Now we need to fight for the league and the Champions League, which is always special."

Regarding the cigarette lighter which was thrown at his teammate Cristiano, he said, "There is always some joker who ruins it for the rest of the fans. The punishment should be harsh to stamp out these problems. The Atleti fans don't deserve to pay for it."

Casillas also reflected on his team's position in the league. "When you come from behind, you have the momentum, but one mistake can change the course of the league. When you make a comeback it seems like you don't deserve it, but we have to continue down our path."