Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has said that his team still has a chance to win the LaLiga title, even after their narrow 2-1 defeat to Valencia.

The match at the Santiago Bernabéu saw Valencia take the lead early in the game when Mouctar Diakhaby scored with a header in the 15th minute. This goal came after Vinícius Júnior missed an early penalty for Real Madrid.

In the second half, Vinícius Júnior managed to level the score, giving Real Madrid hope. However, drama struck in the final moments when Hugo Duro scored a 95th-minute winner for Valencia.

This goal was particularly significant as it marked the first win for Valencia at the Bernabéu in 17 years, and it puts Real Madrid three points behind league leaders Barcelona.

Despite the setback, Ancelotti stayed positive. “It’s much more difficult to fight for the league, but we have only one idea, to do well until the end,” he said at the post-match news conference. He emphasized that although the loss makes their title chances slimmer, the team must continue to fight until the season’s end.

With Barcelona set to host Betis later on Saturday, the pressure is now on Real Madrid to perform in the coming matches. Ancelotti’s confidence reflects his belief that with hard work and determination, his team can still overcome the odds.

Stay tuned for more updates on the LaLiga title race as Real Madrid prepares to battle on.