Real Madrid close in on table-toppers Atletico after derby win

Real win Madrid derby to prove point to leaders Atletico

Real Madrid's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois clears the ball during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and Club Atletico de Madrid at the Alfredo di Stefano stadium in Madrid Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP via Getty Images

Real Madrid showed why they are La Liga champions with a convincing 2-0 win at home to leaders Atletico Madrid in the derby on Saturday to end the visitors’ unbeaten start to the league season.

Real made a blistering start and deservedly took the lead in the 15th minute when Casemiro headed home from a corner, leaving Atletico behind for the first time in their 11th league game of the season.