Real Madrid have opened up an eight-point lead at the top of La Liga thanks to a ruthless 2-0 derby win over Atletico Madrid.
Los Blancos looked determined to fire a title challenge message at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu as the defending Spanish champions made the short trip across Madrid.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side ruthlessly took their key chances either side of the break, to ease away from their rivals, with Atletico now 13 points behind them in fourth place.
Karim Benzema marked his return to the side with a composed finish from Vinicius Junior’s cut back to put the hosts 1-0 up before the interval.
He was a doubt for El Derbi but not only is Karim Benzema fit to start, but he's scoring STUNNING volleys too! 🔥
Real Madrid strike first ⚪ pic.twitter.com/nIJwta3GLP
— Premier Sports (@PremierSportsTV) December 12, 2021
Real Madrid are simply lethal at the moment! 😱
A second assist for Vini Jr and this time it's Marco Asensio who finds the back of the Atleti net ⚪ pic.twitter.com/ieZoBYXfK7
— Premier Sports (@PremierSportsTV) December 12, 2021
The visitors carved out a string of late chances but Thibaut Courtois stood firm to repel any chance of a late fightback and hold on to three points.
Up next for Ancelotti’s side is a home game against Cadiz with Atletico away at Champions League rivals Sevilla.
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