Real Madrid played out a 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid on Saturday.

Barcelona had the chance of moving 10 points clear the following day, only for them to lose to Almeria.

It was a big surprise for many, and the Real Madrid players are said to be happy with the defeat and now have more confidence in closing the seven points gap by Barca in the title race.

Meanwhile, Xavi has called the game Barcelona’s worst game of the season.

He said: “We want to say sorry to the fans. What we saw today is inexcusable. I don’t understand it We didn’t deserve to win and we have to take responsibility. I’m very pissed off.

“It was too difficult. We weren’t there. We weren’t inside the match. This was our worst match of the season.”