AC Milan coach Gennaro Gattuso has played down their defeat to Real Madrid.

Milan lost the Trofeo Santiago 3-1 on Saturday.

"Last season our biggest problem was that we played some attractive football without bringing home a result, and now we've got the same regrets, so it's something we need to improve," said Gattuso.

“We've got to avoid conceding goals at the end of each half. It was a good performance overall, the side is in good shape and plays well. In general, I am happy, as we have strengthened this summer.

“It's true the gap with Juventus remains very large, but we are young and on the right track. If we continue like this, I don't think it'll take long to bridge that gap."