Eirik Horneland: ‘To win the Derby, at this point in the season, is exceptional!'

An emotional match

I'm tired now (laughs)! It was a very emotional game, with a very special atmosphere. It was a very important game for us... And to win the Derby at this stage of the season is exceptional. We knew how important this match was for the city, the supporters and the standings. We wanted to put in a great performance for the fans who have been behind us since the start of the season. To give them this is incredible. It will also give us confidence for the last four games. 

A positive note for the future

We put in a great performance in the first half. It was much more difficult in the second half, which went Lyon's way. We've got a lot to build on this win to gain confidence and face the challenges at the end of the season. I think we can play this kind of football, that we can create chances like we did tonight, that we have what it takes! There's a lot of work to do and we're going to have to keep fighting. But I'm not surprised by my players, because tonight we were rewarded for our efforts. We need to do even more and aim higher.