Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has surprisingly conceded that his side faces a likely insurmountable task of retaining their La Liga title this season.
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This, after Real's 2-2 draw with Espanyol on Sunday, coupled with leaders Barcelona's 4-1 thrashing of Atletico Madrid, left the champions 13 points off the pace.
Speaking before Barca's win over Atletico, Mourinho told the media: "It's practically impossible. It's 10 points which could become 13. 13 points in December are a lot.
"We had eight last year and despite drawing two matches we maintained that distance."
Despite their Primera Division woes, Los Merengues cruised through to the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League.
They're also still remaining in contention for Copa del Rey honours, although they'll need to overturn Wednesday's 2-1 defeat to Celta Vigo in the return leg at the Bernabeu.
Maybe feeling the heat for once, 'The Special One' added: "We will try to finish the season as well as possible.
"If we improve in La Liga, it would help us to improve in the Copa del Rey and in the Champions League, where we have chances to be stronger.
"We can't worry about finishing first, second or third. We have to be stronger.
"It seems crucial that we try to improve. I've never seen a situation where there's been so many points lost and that a team of mine was so far from its objective. It's a new situation for me.
"The league is almost impossible, but we need to continue, Real Madrid demand the maximum dignity.
"In my coaching career I've always, or almost always, achieved my objectives and this is new for me."
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