Atletico draw a 'good point' for future: Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was disappointed that his side allowed hosts Atletico Madrid to snatch a 1-1 draw with a goal deep into added time in their La Liga clash on Sept 29 at the Metropolitano.

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He said Real deserved better luck after dominating most of the game, but was glad his side were able to come away with at least a point from a stadium where they lost twice last season.

“It is hard to cope with a draw in which we were very close to winning,” Ancelotti said.

“It can happen, the opponents are very strong and have a lot of quality. Their goal was in the last minute, it’s a pity. We controlled the game well, we came close.

“But I always like to think positive. We’ve won a point away from home and we are a point closer (to leaders Barcelona, who lost 4-2 at Osasuna on Sept 28).

“The dynamic is good, we are in contention and we don’t despair, a draw here can mean a good point for the future.”

Real are second in the standings on 18 points, three behind Barca and two ahead of Atletico in third after eight games.