Celta Vigo Coach Luis Enrique believes the game against Atletico Madrid was won and lost in a decisive five minute period.
David Villa scored twice in two minutes just after the hour mark to give Atletico the victory at Balaidos.
Enrique told his post-match Press conference that for the majority of the fixture Celta were matching their title-challenging rivals, only for it all to go wrong very quickly.
“The team has been at a good level against a team who are contenders for the League and the Champions League,” Enrique said.
“We took it to them and tried to make life difficult for them. The game was opened up by a mistake and from there five minutes were decisive.”
Enrique added, however, that he never expected the season to be straightforward and the loss to Atletico doesn’t change much.
“I’ve not relaxed at any moment this season and I’ve always said it will be difficult, right until the end.
“The way the team is playing gives me cause for optimism but nobody can guarantee results.”
