Sevilla coach Unai Emery was proud in defeat after seeing his side lose the Copa Del Rey final to Barcelona 2-0 after extra time.
Emery's Sevilla could not repeat their second-half heroics from the Europa League final during the week, where they beat Liverpool 3-1, despite having an extra man for almost the whole second half on Sunday.
"The team have competed very well. With eleven men we wanted to have the ball," Emery said.
"The numerical superiority we had meant we had to have the ball because we were comfortable.
"We had two good chances but we lacked freshness. We had time to beat them.
"We congratulate them for victory but also my players and the whole Sevilla. I am proud of the work done in the cup."
"With Coke, he always goes to war. I want that when it is right and when it fails," he added.
"The team has been prepared and has competed with a team like Barcelona. I forgive all mistakes. I do not believe in luck, what has been lacking is freshness.
"In football we are to live special moments, the team has had them and the fans of has lived here and in Basle.
"The response from the fans has been spectacular."
"I have been at the club for three years and I came after a difficult season but the team has grown," Emery said.
"The next step is to take a step further in the Champions League. The club wants to repeat this success and in our internal discussions we do not put limits."
