The Real Madrid defender analysed the main causes of Spain's defeat: "When you lose, conclusions are drawn that are not mentioned when you win, but maybe it was evident that we went into it worn out - but that's no excuse. They had also had a demanding match, they got over it better and played a better game."
It was a game to forget for 'La Roja': "It's one of those days when nothing turned out right for us. Personally, I felt very confident standing at the penalty spot. I waited until the last moment, and tried to squeeze the ball into the very corner of the goal, and it went wide. That's football, though. In this sport we can't always win."
The atmosphere at the Maracana was amazing: "It was an advantage for them. Always when I've had the crowds against me it's been a source of motivation, but that doesn't explain why this team hasn't been on its best form."
Spain leaves Brazil empty-handed: "In the end, the day had to come when we wouldn't win, because we're not machines. We gave our all in order to come away with the title for our country. It didn't turn out that way as we had a better team playing against us, but we have our consciences clear knowing that we gave it our best shot."
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