Ancelotti confident of catching Barca, Atletico

Madrid came out on top despite being second best at times, but the Spanish capital club still remains five points behind top two Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.

Ancelotti credited Valencia's spirited performance to the presence of their new coach, Juan Antonio Pizzi, but praised Real's battling display believing that next year could be momentous for the club.

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