Real Madrid 2-0 Atletico Madrid: Karim Benzema Scores In Derby Win
La Liga's top scorer Karim Benzema powered in a fantastic volley from Vinicius Jr's cross to give Carlo Ancelotti's side the lead. And Vinicius picked out Marco Asensio to slot home their second.
Atletico, 13 points behind Real, had chances, but the clinical hosts deserved the win. Real have only lost twice in 23 games - and none since 3 October - since Carlo Ancelotti replaced Zinedine Zidane in the summer.
Diego Simeone's Atletico, who sit fourth, looks miles away from the La Liga team last season. They forced Real keeper Thibaut Courtois into six saves, including to keep out Antoine Griezmann's free-kick. A double change at the break and the introduction of Luis Suarez could not help them find a way through, though.
Real deserved their win with Vinicius involved in both goals. Benzema's opener was his 13th La Liga goal of the season and his 36th for Real in all competitions in 2021, his best annual haul for the club. Luka Jovic replaced him at the break. Barcelona is down in eighth, 18 points behind Real, after a 2-2 draw at Osasuna.
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