Real Madrid beat neighbor Atlético in their stronghold 2-1 in the Madrid Metropolitan Derby that brought them together on Sunday night at the end of the sixth round of the Spanish Football League.
Real Madrid’s brace was signed by Brazilian striker Rodrigo and Uruguayan Federico Valverde in the 18th and 36th minutes, respectively.
While defender Mario Hermoso scored an orphan goal for the hosts in the 83rd minute before leaving the Civitas Metropolitano, sent off for receiving a second yellow card, when the meeting was on its last legs.
Real Madrid took their sixth win in a row and returned to the top of La Liga with a full 18 points.
On the other hand, Atlético de Madrid dropped to seventh in the standings with 10 points.
