Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone was satisfied with their 1-1 draw at Villarreal.
Atleti went ahead through Filipe Luis, but his goal was soon cancelled out as the hosts drew level.
"It was a tough, intense match with a strong rival," Simeone said after the game.
"We tried to dominate by putting more players in the middle of the pitch and to let people move forward.
"The goal came, they drew level and they had other chances but here it is always hard."
Simeone was relatively pleased with the point.
"We are only thinking of ourselves," he added.
"It is an important point against a difficult opponent and the league is chaotic.
"All of the teams are competing and this is the most competitive season I've seen since I've been in Spain."