Palladino acknowledged that there were some frustrations, particularly with the second goal, which he felt was scored due to an offside player obstructing the goalkeeper's view. He praised his team for not losing their composure and for fighting until the end.

Palladino also explained why he held back star player Moise Kean until the second half. Kean had been dealing with a family issue earlier in the week. Palladino sees Kean as a unique asset, with characteristics that set him apart from the team's other strikers. He believes Kean's introduction in the second half caused problems for the Betis defense and could have led to more scoring opportunities.

Palladino emphasized that the tie is far from over and that his team will give their all in the return leg next Thursday. He acknowledged that Betis has talented players who can change the course of the game, but he is confident in his team's ability to turn things around.