Real Madrid ensured Atletico Madrid’s run without a win in the Madrid derby will stretch into its 14th year with a comfortable 2-0 victory at the Bernabeu.
A wonderful free-kick from Cristiano Ronaldo lit up what was an otherwise disappointing first half before Mesut Ozil secured all three points with a tidy finish 25 minutes from time.
Despite the defeat, second-placed Atletico remained ahead of their neighbours in the standings but slipped six points behind Barcelona with Real a further five points behind.