Valverde mentioned that his team played well for 80 minutes, creating scoring opportunities and pushing Manchester United to defend their goal. However, the last 10 minutes of the game saw a significant drop in Athletic Bilbao's performance.

Valverde emphasized that football is a 90-minute game, not just a few minutes. He pointed out that the scoreline didn't accurately represent the match's intensity and competitiveness.

Valverde acknowledged that his team had moments of weakness, particularly in the last 10 minutes, which ultimately affected the outcome of the game. He also highlighted that Manchester United didn't have an easy time in either leg of the semifinals, and that the tie was more evenly matched than the score suggests.