Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti insisted his side are still the top side in the LaLiga title race even after their shock 1-0 loss at Espanyol on Saturday.
Los Blancos still sit at the summit of the standings with 49 points amassed, one ahead of Atletico Madrid, who defeated Mallorca 2-0, with the rivals set to meet in the upcoming weekend.
“We had chances and could have scored, but despite the defeat we are still in the fight. We have to focus on the next game,” Ancelotti said in a press conference.
“We could have done better, the result was deserved.”
The Italian was also critical of the decision not to send off eventual goalscorer Carlos Romero for a foul on Kylian Mbappe, who was running up the pitch on a counter attack.
“It was a clear foul, a very ugly tackle, but fortunately nothing happened,” Ancelotti continued.
Defender Antonio Rudiger was subbed off with a muscle problem and Ancelotti said it was too early to tell for how long the German may be out.
“He had an injury and we will have to assess it, It’s too early to talk about it. I can’t tell you anything yet,” he said.
