"I'm happy about a lot of things because there were also positives. But we can't miss so many times, but I have no qualms with my players," Schuster told a press conference after the game.

"We clearly lost, though - we did everything possible to pick up a good result, but if things don't happen, then it's all over.

"I think one thing was clear - we missed great chances, and that's what happened. It's not enough to play well and dominate. These things are paid for when you don't score.

Real Madrid were knocked out of the Cup after losing to Real Mallorca 3-1 on aggregate.

"The positives? It was worthwhile to pick the team that we did, because they played good football and made a lot of chances. We needed to see that the squad was all in good shape.

"That's what's positive to me - having all the players. We hope that all the injured ones will return as soon as possible and, in February, prepare themselves for the Liga and Champions League, which starts next month.