Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti admits defeat at Barcelona was tough to take.
Real had the lead before Barca stormed back to win 2-1. The result sees Barca move 12 points clear at the top of the table
Ancelotti later said, "We're further away than we were before and it's even more difficult now but we're going to give our all until the final game. We didn't deserve that defeat, to be honest. We tried everything, we played well and got the goal at the end. The game was won.
We're sad, it's painful but we're proud of the performance we put in. It was a complete display from the first minute until the last. We haven't won it due to an off-side which was extremely doubtful and we're heading back to Madrid with those doubts still in our minds.
The substitutions didn't change our system. I changed Nacho because he was on a card and I put Rodrygo on to have a bit more technical ability up top. Then I made another three to bring fresh energy to the team. The changes gave us a lift. After a good first half I thought it seemed silly to change things. Making five changes in the 60th minute is a bit odd.
Asked if the LaLiga is now lost, he also said: Our priority is preparing well for every game. That's the only way of finishing the season strongly. I come away from this match feeling extremely proud of my team. The performance and the changes the coach made were very good. We'll fight to the end in every competition, we're full of confidence. We'll fight for LaLiga until the end."