Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was delighted with victory over Atletico Madrid.
Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio struck for the 2-0 win.
Ancelotti said, "My team reassures me because I know what they can do out on the pitch. They manage the game very well, they're very committed defensively... they're a team. They're not just individuals with a lot of quality. What made the difference in the first half was that we play as a team with so much individual quality but also capable of putting it together and working towards the sole objective, which is winning games for Real Madrid.
"I really like the team from a defensive point of view. It's the area where we've improved the most since the start of the season. We're more solid. Our pressing isn't too high up, we like it that way, with a lower block you have the chance to use the forwards on the counter."
Vinicius Junior created both Real goals and his coach added: "He's improving by himself. I don't talk to him much because I don't have much to say to him. All I always ask of him is to be effective, not to dribble for the sake of dribbling. If he thinks it's fair to dribble or shoot he has to do it, but dribbling for the sake of it, that's not it.
"He has to do something to help the team. Today he didn't get the better off Marcos Llorente, but he provided two assists that helped us win the game."
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