Ronald Koeman Quotes (10 Quotes)

In the second game we're going to do the same thing, fight until the last minute. Barcelona will have to attack and it will be a game more or less like this one.

Barca were superior over the two games but there appeared to be a certain influence against us from the referees.

We know we can surprise them, but we must also respect Barcelona and acknowledge that they have a great team. Nothing is impossible.

But this match gives us hope.

In the first half we played well but we suffered a goal from a corner. In the second period we changed the team but Ricardo Rocha was sent off and our work became harder. This is a terrible start for us but we will keep on working. I think we will improve because we have a good team.

We knew Manchester United were not in the best form at the moment and we came to attack and played very well,

I think Barcelona showed in two games against us what they are made of. Of course they are capable of beating Milan.

We were aggressive at the start and worked well, although we were lucky to score from our first opportunity. We kept our composure after they were reduced to ten men and were content to simply control the game. It was very important we won ahead of the Barcelona tie. We know they're a great team but we also know that we can surprise them. Anything is possible.

I said before the match that I did not see them scoring three or four goals on the basis of their recent matches. And when you create three or four chances in the first 20 minutes and don't score, it is going to be a big mental problem.

These are two great clubs and history is history. We admire George Best as well, but that has no influence over tomorrow's game.