Griezmann fails to rule out move to Madrid

Manchester United target Antoine Griezmann has ended talk of leaving Atletico Madrid for their city rivals Real Madrid.

The Catalans, who had Neymar sent off, have also played a game more than Real. "We were confident before the game and determined to put in a good performance", he told beIN Sports.

Zidane's men did not have to wait too much longer for the breakthrough goal, though, finally finding a way past Oblak 52 minutes in through a Pepe header, which he guided into the far corner at the end of a Toni Kroos delivery.

The stalemate in the Spanish capital derby left leader Real three points ahead of Barcelona, which visited Malaga later Saturday.

"Griezmann would never allow me to demand of him to stay", Simeone said.

The expensively assembled trio have frequently been blamed by the Spanish media for Real's unconvincing attacking displays this season, however, with the team relying on other parts of the team, not least defender Sergio Ramos, for goals. Yes, a draw earned them a point and pushed Real's lead to three points, but the dropped points opened the door for Barca to leapfrog them in the standings by the day's end.

"My future? You'll have to ask someone else about that, I dedicate myself to working hard and with enthusiasm".

Griezmann, who has been strongly linked with a move to Old Trafford this summer, enhanced his reputation as one of the best forwards in the game with a crucial strike against fierce rivals Real Madrid this weekend. "You just have to admit he is a great player".

Ronaldo headed wide and Oblak made another terrific save to deny Benzema early in the second half, before Pepe opened the scoring in the 52nd minute.

Current Bayern boss Carlo Ancelotti was relieved of his duties at the Bernabeu in 2015 just a year after winning the Champions League and Copa del Rey double.

"It's clear they were better than us in that game but now it's another story, a different moment".

Pablo Piatti scored his 10th league goal to give Espanyol a fourth consecutive home victory and keep it in the running for a Europa League berth.