Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone:
"I loved it. As I watched the match ending I could see
we were back again among the best eight teams in Europe with Atletico
Madrid in a stadium that was erupting. It left me with goosepimples.
"The fans delight me. The supporters don't realise the strength they give the players."
Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres:
"I'm happy, delighted to see the stadium enjoying a
match like this. I've often yearned to live nights like this in the
Calderon, so it's a day to savour."
Bayer Leverkusen coach Roger Schmidt:
"We are a young team with little experience and it is not easy to hang in there at a stadium like Atletico's.
"In the shootout we lacked concentration and calm.
After fighting so hard we are very disappointed. But the players gave
their all and so we leave feeling satisfied."
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Simon Rolfes:
"After a penalty shootout it is difficult to analyse a
game. We may not have shown enough courage, but a little luck is also
necessary. It is bitter to exit on penalties. Atletico were the more
active team and we were not confident enough."
Atletico Madrid players celebrate after winning the penalty shootout 3-2
Bayer Leverkusen comfort Stefan Kiessling after he missed the final penalty
Jan Oblak saves a penalty for Atletico Madrid
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