"It was very important to score, because when you concede a goal at the end of the first half and go in the dressing room you're a little unhappy. But my players have a very strong character.
"In the second half they played in a tremendous way. They showed good stamina and they continued to work hard. I was mad at the end. I was mad with joy."
How about Monaco knocking out Real Madrid- good or bad news... "It is not good news as I know Real Madrid very well," said Ranieri.
"I have played against them many times and I knew everything about them. If Monaco won, they must be a good team, with good players and a good coach, as well as a good fitness coach."