Ancelotti admits his midfield trio v Atletico was wrong, explains initial plan

"We thought we would have possession with Kroos, Ceballos and Valverde. But we didn't expect Atletico to pressure us like that," Carlo Ancelotti told the media after the 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid.

Actually, Real Madrid dominated possession in both halves against Diego Simeone's side, registering 62 per cent before the break and 60 after.

However, Atletico had as many dangerous attacks as Carlo Ancelotti's team in the first half.

Things changed for the better after Luka Modric and Aurelien Tchouameni entered the pitch.

Source: Movistar via Madrid Xtra