Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone had no complaints with his players after defeat to Barcelona.
Leo Messi struck on 86 minutes for the only goal of the game.
Simeone insisted afterwards: "The team gave everything, the players are doing what the coach is asking of them.
"Change will come and, instead of hitting the post, the ball will go in.
"We have to stay patient and know that we're in a year of transition.
"I'm the least patient person, we have to understand the enormous change that the team has gone through, but we need time to improve.
"We're competing in all the matches we play in.
"I have the strength and balance to know that the league season is long."
Messi made the difference yet again for Barcelona as Atletico pushed for a late winner.
"He scored a great goal, he was in a lot of space outside the box and, when the game opens up, you can take advantage of space, it's decisive," Simeone said.
