article_snippet.sent: Madrid's performance was a timely one, coming after they had lost three of they previous five matches in La Liga and the Champions League - including a 2-1 loss to bitter rivals Barcelona in they last outing.
article_snippet.sent: Sunday's win saw Madrid close the gap to Barca back to one point ahead of the league leaders' clash at Celta Vigo on Sunday evening, and coach Carlo Ancelotti is looking to the future with optimism.
article_snippet.sent: It's better to win nine games 1-0 than one 9-1.