Barcelona manager Gerardo Martino believes his side did everything in its power to break down a dogged Atletico Madrid as it was held 1-1 at Camp Nou in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal on Tuesday.

Diego Ribas put Atletico in front with a spectacular goal 11 minutes into the second half, but Barcelona responded 19 minutes from time when Neymar swept home Andres Iniesta's brilliant through ball.

That goal ensured the sides drew for the fourth time in as many encounters this season, but Martino was happier with his side's display than in its previous meetings.