That was the toughest thing I probably ever had to do. The little strength I got today came from his wife. ... Me, just knowing what she is going through personally, I just tried to step up and just lighten some of the [mood] that was in there, because I tell you everybody in there loved him.

Today I join the greatest players that played the game. It is a great feeling being here.

No one was more important than my mom and dad. I know they are watching from a place up in heaven here today to make sure all their kids are doing good.

I saw a lot of good things today, such as our defensive strength and the way Deco played, but we still are not 100 per cent, ... Little by little we are getting there, although it wasn't the most attractive game because we had to play against a solid defensive wall, but that's always going to be the way (in the Nou Camp).

I'm ecstatic that they didn't eliminate the position today.

Our strength of schedule is good. But we enjoy the competition. Our goal this season is to win 20 games, and that's still very much within our reach.