Aitor Karanka appeared in the press room at San Mames to praise, among other things, Cristiano Ronaldo's performance once again: "He did what he had to do and scored two goals that won us the match. He has once again shown the type of player he is". He also referred to their last match at San Mames, a stadium which he knows perfectly well: "These matches and these atmospheres give this stadium the history that it has. It is always special to come here".
Aitor Karanka appeared in the press room at San Mames to praise, among other things, Cristiano Ronaldo's performance once again: "He did what he had to do and scored two goals that won us the match. He has once again shown the type of player he is". He also referred to their last match at San Mames, a stadium which he knows perfectly well: "These matches and these atmospheres give this stadium the history that it has. It is always special to come here".
The Real Madrid assistant coach was not afraid of Cristiano Ronaldo picking up any knocks at any time and explained that "football is for men and even more in San Mames. Cristiano had the match he had and scored twice. Athletic's players did what they needed to do. Cristiano did well in a tough atmosphere and has once again shown the type of player he is. He did what he had to do and scored two goals that won us the match".About Sergio Ramos' position, having played as a wing-back, Karanka said it was another choice in the run up to future matches such as the Champions League, but "today there was no another choice with Essien injured and Arbeloa also unable to travel. Sergio played at wing-back for many years. With us he did so in his first year and is a more than sound option for the semi-final".For Karanka it was also a special match because of his past in Bilbao: "Clearly it is always special to come here and even more when you know it is the last time. These matches and these atmospheres give this stadium the history that it has and those of us that have played here know that and know its special". When asked whether the hostile atmosphere helps Cristiano Ronaldo, the Whites' assistant coach strongly disagreed: "Those who know him know how he is. There are ways of being that some people like more than others. He is dedicated to playing and scoring goals, that is what he does, and that is what he benefits from and that is that".
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