Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro urged his team to stay calm as he ignored Barcelona's seven-point advantage in La Liga after his side's shock loss to Real Betis.
Zinedine Zidane's men were stunningly beaten 1-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday as Antonio Sanabria headed in a dramatic late winner for the visitors.
"We have to have a cool head because maybe a point would be better than a defeat," he said.
"It was bad luck. Everything we created, everything we tried, we fought. It's football. Sometimes it's unfair.
"We have to congratulate Betis, who fought, worked and made a good game here."
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Madrid had numerous opportunities as Cristiano Ronaldo made his league return, but the Portuguese star was left frustrated.
Asked about Barca's lead at the top, Casemiro said: "We have to think about ourselves."
Madrid get a chance to bounce back when they visit Deportivo Alaves on Saturday.
