Xabi Alonso: "We were close, but we have a young and driven team"

Xabi Alonso analysed the match against Bayern Munchen in the mixed zone. "This match could have given us a ticket to the final and we started well. It's a shame we didn't keep the favourable result longer. We were a little tired in extra time and we lost in the penalty shootout. Bayern Munchen are a good side and we lacked a little more control when we were winning 2-0." "We came close, but we have a young and driven team. We had a good chance because we played at home, but we also faced a great opponent. Both sides slowed down in extra time because we were tired." "You can practice a penalty shootout, but it never resembles the real thing. We were all convinced of scoring our shots and we shouldn't find reasons to why we missed. The match was intense and both teams knew what was at stake. It was a shame and we must move on from this as soon as possible."