Real Madrid remain in the driving seat in LaLiga's title race but after dropping points in consecutive weeks Carlo Ancelotti's side have seen what seemed a comfortable lead suddenly vanish, leaving them with a battle to retain their crown.

For the second time this season, Real Madrid settled for just a point against their rivals Atlético Madrid. Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid came into the derby with just one point separating them in the La Liga standings.

Real Madrid had to settle for a draw against Atletico Madrid for the second time this season as the two city rivals played out a 1-1 stalemate at the Santiago Bernabeu on matchday 23 of La Liga.The

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid will meet in the semifinals of the Copa del Rey, while Real Madrid will take on Real Sociedad, in the draw Wednesday. Atletico and Madrid will play the second-leg matches at home in April,