Real Madrid led 4-1 in the first-half against Villarreal away at the Estadio de la Ceramica.

However, the Los Blancos ended up playing a 4-4 draw as Alexander Sorloth scored a hat-trick within 8 minutes in the second-half.

The game looked over at half-time, but it wasn’t to be, as Real Madrid got only a point.

Speaking after the game, Joselu admitted that the team was happy that they didn’t lose the game.

He said: “I thought the first half was very good. The team was very clinical in attack.

“These games are useful for us to prepare for what’s coming up in two weeks and for everyone to be fresh and with that match fitness.

“They were playing with a lot at stake in the second half and it was certainly a very good game for the fans. We have to take the positives and move on.

“We have been very consistent throughout the season. There were a lot of goals in today’s game, but the result is what it is.

“Once again the team didn’t lose and that’s the way we’ve started the season and we’re continuing like that. It’s obvious that it’s not great to concede four goals. But these matches at the moment, allow us to prepare for what’s coming in two weeks’ time, and that’s the way it is.

“They were playing with a lot more at stake. The squad has worked hard from start to finish. Let’s hope that these league games will help us prepare 100% for the final.”

The game didn’t mean anything to Real Madrid, but drawing after going 4-1 ahead doesn’t tell a good story.