Real Madrid sports chief Predrag Mijatovic insists their Liga hopes are not over.

Defeat last night at Barcelona leaves Real 12 points behind the table leaders, but Mijatovic says: "We played a good game. Barca had the ball, but we had the chances.

"I have seen positive things and this team can improve more. When the injured return it will be a relief.

"Twelve points are many, but there is a lot of the league still to play and we do not give up on anything."