Having survived a scare in the Cup in what seemed like only minutes earlier, knocking out Valencia in a pulsating penalty shootout, this time Real Madrid just weren't able to take their opportunities as well as their opponents while they battled it out in the chilling snowfall conditions not normally seen this side of Spain. Valencia taking both their goals against the run of play and winning a tight contest 2 goals to 1.
Madrid manager JM showing the kind of frustration he was once famous, criticising everyone he could for the narrow loss.
"I blame FIFA. I blame the weather. I blame everyone today. On another day we score 4 goals and walk away with a win. Today it was destiny that we lose."
Meanwhile, on the other side of Spain, Barcelona continued their hot and cold start their title defence with another loss, also failing to make up any ground on their rivals.
"I have nothing to say." SB said after the game.
Real Madrid currently trail Valencia by 4 points while Barcelona sit 5 points further adrift with half the season still to play. Its anyone's title at this stage.
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| Valencia's Negredo was an imposing figure against Real Madrid |
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