Isco Alarcón has admitted that starting the game against Barça as a sub was upsetting, but nowhere near as much as the result was: "The 'Clásico' is a game which we all want to play in, but the result hurt me more than being sat on the bench", he assured.

Having been handed a two-game ban for his foul on Neymar, Isco regretted his actions: "It's something that I'm not proud of. I hope that it doesn't happen again in the future because it is not becoming of me."

The Andalusian player regained his starter status in Lviv, but was clearly concerned by the goals his team conceded, even if they did win: "We have to be happy with the victory, but also learn from the mistakes that we have made and make sure they are not repeated, as in the Champions League they can take their toll."

Talking about himself, Isco assured that he was "ambitious" and that he always wanted to play, but that he also understood Rafa Benítez's decisions: "I try to play well and do the best I can. I'm very happy here; there are many games and the season is long. To reach the final, we have to have faith in what the gaffer tells us."