Real Madrid saw off crosstown rivals Atletico 2-1 in a fiery edition of the city's local derby at the Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday to restore their two-point lead over Barcelona in LaLiga.
Despite being second best for large periods of the first half, Carlo Ancelotti's side were ruthless in front of goal as strikes from Rodrygo and Federico Valverde put them in a commanding position. Mario Hermoso pulled a goal back for the hosts late on but they were unable to find an equaliser.
The visitors ceded position in the opening minutes of the first half, but took the lead before 20 minutes when Rodrygo smashed home a classy finish past Jan Oblak from Aurelien Tchouameni's chip over the Atleti back line.