“There is no doubt that was the hardest game we have played, with everything that was at stake, the moment and everything that happened," Alves told The Guardian.
“People say Chelsea could have won but for the referee, but that is not our problem. We do not control the referees.
“We are there to play football, to compete and to try to reach the final. What can we do about the referee?
The Brazilian defender went on to criticise Chelsea"s approach that night and believes that the English side lost the encounter through fear.
“Chelsea did not reach the final for one reason: fear. The team that has got a man more, is playing at home and winning should have attacked us more.
“But of course if you don"t have that [attacking] concept of football that Barcelona have, you stay back and you get knocked out. You have to go forward. Stay back: losers. Go forward: winners.
“I think Chelsea lacked the courage to take a step forward and attack us. They paid for it."
