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06.03.2010 23:32

Touré content with effort and result

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The Ivorian was positive about the draw after the team has worked so hard to come from behind twice.

Touré Yaya said there was anger among the squad after Ibrahimovic had been sent off and said "it was a very difficult game, especially because of how the opposition played … But now we have to work hard and get erady for Sunday’s game with Valencia, which is also very important".

"A draw was no bad result, especially after the sending off, which made it even harder for us.” He described Messi’s two-goal performance as “impressive".

The following are other comments made by the players:

Víctor Valdés

"We tried to fight until the end but it wasn’t to be".

"We played well, it’s a shame about the result".

"I don’t understand the problem with the shirts, especially if it was caring message".

"You have to get into these games from early on, because they are always difficult".

"Those were important points we let go, and the important thing is not to drop them like that because the second placed team are very close behind”.

Andrés Iniesta

"We were always behind”.

"It was important to win, but also not to lose, and this had not finished”.

"We can’t do anything about Madrid-Sevilla, just wait and see what happens”.

"It is always harder to play with a man less, but we scored a goal and out attitude was good, we have to keep on like this”.

Sergio Busquets

"They second goal should have come earlier”.

"We played a good second half, it’s a shame we only drew in the end”.