The Chilean tactician shared his side did not deserve to lose against Atletico Madrid at the Vicente Calderon, claiming that a draw would have been a fair result for both sides.
Malaga suffered their first defeat of the 2012/13 La Liga season at the Vicente Calderon. Radamel Falcao was in a devastating mood, scoring a well timed brace on either side of the half-time whistle to lead from the front after losing out on Atletico Madrid’s
last two competitive fixtures. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roque-Santa-Cruz-c31778 scored for Los Anchovies in the 2-1 result.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Manuel-c23383 Pellegrini was understandably displeased with the final result as Malaga lost out on their chance to leapfrog Atletico Madrid in La Liga standings. The former Villarreal and Real Madrid manager claimed that the result was unjust on his charges, claiming
that a draw would have fairly depicted the performance put in by the two teams.
"Neither team deserved to win. A draw would have been fairer, but eventually lost that last ball and Atletico took advantage of it," the Chilean said while talking to media representatives after the fixture.
Atletico Madrid came on level terms with Barcelona at the top of La Liga points table, enjoying second place due to a poor goal difference record as compared to Tito Vilanova’s men.
It was the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vicente-c36001 Calderon based entity’s sixth successive domestic victory after their opening day draw against Levante. Nevertheless, Pellegrini opined that Atletico Madrid do not have credentials for a title success.
He stated that the ‘differences between http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Valencia-c40863, Sevilla and Malaga.
On the other hand, Atletico Madrid striker, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Radamel-Falcao-c30276, was pleased with the performance put in by the hosts, whilst also acknowledging they faced difficulties in overcoming Malaga. The Colombian attributed Los Rojiblancos victory over UEFA Champions
League position rivals to their better attitude.
"It was a deserved victory for the team's attitude. True that at times we did not play clearly but we always had momentum and the win at the end," summarized Canal Plus striker of Atletico Madrid.”
In addition to their impressive form in La Liga, Atletico Madrid registered their 15th successive victory in UEFA Europa League in midweek.
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