Madrid: Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti believes his side produced their best performance of his reign as they downed local rivals Atletico Madrid 3-0 in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final on Wednesday.


Real Madrid's Jese Rodriguez celebrates after scoring against Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday and (Inset) Carlo Ancelotti. Pics/Getty Images  

Atletico had won on each of their previous two visits to the Santiago Bernabeu, including in last year's Copa del Rey final, but Ancelotti stressed the improvement his side have made since their defeat to Los Rojiblancos in La Liga back in September.