Mourinho: Almost impossible to claw back deficit

Jose Mourinho believes it is “almost impossible” for his Real Madrid side to retain the Primera Division after last night’s 2-2 draw with Espanyol left them 13 points behind leaders Barcelona.

Tito Vilanova’s side wrapped up their ninth victory in a row with a 4-1 win at home to second-placed Atletico Madrid, while at the Bernabeu Juan Albin’s 88th-minute equaliser ensured Espanyol took a share of the spoils.