Karim Benzema is the second top scorer in La Liga with 13 goals, only one behind Lionel Messi
Karim Benzema scored the only goal as Real beat Atletico in the Madrid derby to go six points clear at the top of La Liga.
The French striker converted Ferland Mendy's cross from six yards out to give Real a deserved win.
Fifth-placed Atletico, who have not won in five games, were disappointing, although Angel Correa hit the post.
Real could have won by more with half-time substitute Vinicius Jr forcing two saves from Jan Oblak.
Zinedine Zidane's side are now unbeaten in 21 games and have won eight in a row - including a penalty shootout success over Atletico in the Spanish Super Cup.
Second-placed Barcelona host Levante on Sunday (20:00 GMT).
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Line-ups
Match Stats
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Line-ups
Real Madrid
13Courtois
2Carvajal
5Varane
4Ramos
23MendyBooked at 83mins
14CasemiroBooked at 88mins
8KroosSubstituted forVinícius Júniorat 45'minutes
15Valverde
10Modric
22IscoSubstituted forVázquezat 45'minutes
9Benzema
Substitutes
1Areola
3Militão
12Marcelo
16Rodríguez
17Vázquez
18Jovic
25Vinícius Júnior
Atl Madrid
13Oblak
24VrsaljkoBooked at 80mins
15Savic
18FelipeBooked at 66mins
12Lodi dos Santos
10Correa
14Llorente
5ParteySubstituted forCamelloat 74'minutes
8Saúl
9MorataSubstituted forLemarat 50'minutes
20Machín PérezSubstituted forCarrascoat 71'minutes
Substitutes
1Adán
11Lemar
17Saponjic
21Carrasco
22Hermoso
34Camello
38Moya
Referee:
Xavier Estrada Fernández
Attendance:
77,223
Match Stats
Home TeamReal MadridAway TeamAtl Madrid
Possession
Home65%
Away35%
Shots
Home16
Away4
Shots on Target
Home5
Away1
Corners
Home5
Away6
Fouls
Home18
Away11
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Match ends, Real Madrid 1, Atlético de Madrid 0.
Full TimePosted at 90'+3'
Second Half ends, Real Madrid 1, Atlético de Madrid 0.
Posted at 89'
Foul by Lucas Vázquez (Real Madrid).
Posted at 89'
Renan Lodi (Atlético de Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
BookingPosted at 88'
Casemiro (Real Madrid) is shown the yellow card.
Posted at 87'
Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 87'
Foul by Ángel Correa (Atlético de Madrid).
Posted at 85'
Casemiro (Real Madrid) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Posted at 85'
Foul by Felipe (Atlético de Madrid).
Posted at 85'
Foul by Federico Valverde (Real Madrid).
Posted at 85'
Saúl Ñíguez (Atlético de Madrid) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
BookingPosted at 83'
Ferland Mendy (Real Madrid) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Posted at 83'
Foul by Ferland Mendy (Real Madrid).
Posted at 83'
Sime Vrsaljko (Atlético de Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 82'
Corner, Atlético de Madrid. Conceded by Karim Benzema.
Posted at 82'
Corner, Atlético de Madrid. Conceded by Daniel Carvajal.
Posted at 82'
Foul by Daniel Carvajal (Real Madrid).
Posted at 82'
Sergio Camello (Atlético de Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Posted at 81'
Attempt saved. Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Karim Benzema.
BookingPosted at 80'
Sime Vrsaljko (Atlético de Madrid) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Posted at 80'
Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Posted at 80'
Foul by Sime Vrsaljko (Atlético de Madrid).
Posted at 77'
Corner, Atlético de Madrid. Conceded by Sergio Ramos.
Posted at 76'
Attempt missed. Luka Modric (Real Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Karim Benzema.
SubstitutionPosted at 74'
Substitution, Atlético de Madrid. Sergio Camello replaces Thomas Partey.
Posted at 74'
Attempt missed. Ferland Mendy (Real Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Lucas Vázquez.
Posted at 73'
Ferland Mendy (Real Madrid) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Posted at 73'
Foul by Marcos Llorente (Atlético de Madrid).
SubstitutionPosted at 71'
Substitution, Atlético de Madrid. Yannick Carrasco replaces Vitolo.
Posted at 71'
Foul by Ferland Mendy (Real Madrid).
Posted at 71'
Thomas Lemar (Atlético de Madrid) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Posted at 70'
Attempt missed. Thomas Partey (Atlético de Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Vitolo.
Posted at 68'
Attempt missed. Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Luka Modric with a cross following a corner.
Posted at 68'
Corner, Real Madrid. Conceded by Felipe.
Posted at 67'
Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Posted at 67'
Foul by Sime Vrsaljko (Atlético de Madrid).
BookingPosted at 66'
Felipe (Atlético de Madrid) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Posted at 66'
Lucas Vázquez (Real Madrid) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Posted at 66'
Foul by Felipe (Atlético de Madrid).
Posted at 64'
Attempt saved. Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Federico Valverde.
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Source: bbc.com