Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says they were worthy winners against Atletico Madrid.
Real were comfortable 2-0 winners in Sunday's derby.
Courtois later said: "It was a good game. We scored a great goal, controlled the game and responded well. In the build-up for the second goal we played out from the back and then played a direct ball forward and scored. We study our opponents thoroughly and we do a great job with the coaching staff. It's about being physically fit and doing what the coach asks us to do.
"We've been defending really well and that's the fourth consecutive clean-sheet. We did a great job and have to keep it going. Now we have more time to prepare for the next game against Cádiz, who are fighting it out down the bottom but will be tough opposition."
Now LaLiga leaders, Courtois added: "We have to respect the opposition who are in second and third place at the moment. Sevilla and Betis are playing well and are just a few points behind. Increasing our lead over Atlético and Barcelona is always nice but the league isn't over, if we think that way we'll start losing games and that's not good."
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