Golden Times

Philipp Lahm: “Atlético punished us on the break. We tried everything. Unfortunately it wasn't enough. It's bitter to be knocked out after a game like that. We can still finish the season celebrating. It's a pity we haven't rewarded ourselves and the coach for the last three years.”

Thomas Müller: “Football can be extreme at times. We did many things right and a few things wrong. Unfortunately it wasn't enough. I've rarely witnessed an  like this here. It's quite a setback. Of course I'm disappointed because I didn't score from the penalty.”

Robert Lewandowski: “It's hard to accept. We'd have deserved to make it to the final. The goal was a cheap present, it was Atlético's only chance. It hurts. That's football.”

Jérôme Boateng: “We're all disappointed. We locked our opponents down in the first half. We gave it everything. We have to blame ourselves for not making the most of our chances.”

Manuel Neuer: “We're all lost for words after a match like that. We played fantastic football over the full 90 minutes. It's bitter and frustrating. We can't believe it.”