FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Club World Cup - Semi-Final - Kashima Antlers v Real Madrid - Zayed Sports City Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - December 19, 2018 Real Madrid coach Santiago Solari before the match REUTERS/Andrew Boyers
MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid coach Santiago Solari is pleased with the progress they have made despite the revival being punctured by Thursday's 2-2 La Liga draw at Villarreal, emphasising the difficult situation he inherited when he took charge in October.
Madrid are seven points adrift of leaders Barcelona with 17 games played and are fourth in the standings as they prepare to host Real Sociedad on Sunday.
