Solari: "We're sorry for our fans, who were amazing"

Santiago Solari took to the media room at the Santiago Bernabéu to reflect on his side's game against Ajax, with the madridista boss commenting: "It's really painful, we're sorry for our fans, who were amazing in the way they supported the team in what was a very tough time. We're sad and are hurting. We put in the best possible effort but it wasn't enough and we've bowed out. It's a sad night".

"A lot of things went on out there. It was a game in which things frequently changed. There was a bit of everything: enforced substitutions, shots hitting the woodwork, the ball not wanting to go in, their clinicalness, the VAR system… An endless amount of things that you'll have to assess".

The squad
"This group of players have won the last three editions of the Champions League and tonight we've gone out of the competition. This group of champions has won four of the last five Champions Leagues and it's a sad time that highlights what the team has achieved in the past and how tough it is to win the European Cup".

This season
"It has been a tough season, but that’s what we’re here for: to give it our all and show our character in the tough moments. The good times are easier for us to get through, but we need to get through the tough moments with courage and never give up. What we need to do is remain calm and approach it with the best possible character.