Carlo Ancelotti says Real Madrid "had a disadvantage" against Atletico Madrid

Atletico triumphed in the latest Madrid derby, with two extra-time goals giving Diego Simeone's side a 4-2 success after the contest was level at 2-2 following 90 minutes of action.

Real Madrid beat Barcelona 4-1 in the Spanish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, but Atletico had not been in action since losing 5-3 to Real Madrid in the semi-finals of the same competition.

Ancelotti said that the quick turnaround meant that his side were always going to be at «a disadvantage», but the Italian was pleased with the effort of his players after being forced to go into extra-time with their rivals for the second time in the space of eight days.

«We had a disadvantage with Atletico because they had a week to prepare for the game and on a physical level they had a little more,» Ancelotti told reporters during his post-match press conference.

«But we have competed until 120′ and it didn't seem like we were tired. Now we have two weeks to work well and improve our condition.

»It is not easy to evaluate this match. We have played well, we have competed until the end, we have fought and recovered from the disadvantage twice. There have been many opportunities, two crossbars and a goal annulled.

«We lost the game when we risked unnecessary plays, we lost the ball easily and were punished. I'm left with the feeling that it's been a very good game on our part. We have to think about recovering well and trying to win on Sunday.

»Atletico, like us, has made a tremendous effort. No one deserved to lose. We have lost, but we have to look ahead. We have given