Real Madrid coach Juande Ramos insists they can haul in Barcelona's 12 point lead at the top of the table.
After defeat at the Nou Camp on Saturday night, Ramos said: "What is certain is that they will meet a trough sooner or later, like all teams with such a busy schedule."
"We have already passed the worst and after Christmas will regain strength and will have two or three new signings. We will be a team strengthened and highly motivated."
"My formula is clear. We're going to win, win, win and win without thinking about anything else at the club."
"We are alive and if they (Barcelona) fail someday, we will be there to take advantage."