Updated On: 20 September, 2022 09:24 AM IST | Madrid | AFP
Ancelotti hails technique of scorers Rodrygo, Federico after Spanish giants beat Atletico 2-1 in Madrid derby

Real Madrid’s Rodrygo Goes scores the opening goal past Jan Oblak of Atletico de Madrid during the La Liga match at the Civitas Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Spain, on Sunday. Pics/Getty Images
Rodrygo and Federico Valverde scored to earn Real Madrid a 2-1 win over neighbours Atletico Madrid in a heated derby on Sunday to return to the top of La Liga. Carlo Ancelotti’s side have started their title defence in perfect fashion, with a 100 percent record from six games. This victory took Real two points above Barcelona, who had leapfrogged into first on Saturday.