Real Madrid returned to the top of the Primera Division after
hitting back from a half-time deficit to continue their long-standing
domination of local rivals Atletico.
Real, who have not lost to Atletico since 1999, looked in some
trouble as they trailed 1-0 at the break following Jose Antonio
Reyes' early opener.
However, three quickfire goals at the start of the second period
from Xabi Alonso, Alvaro Arbeloa and Gonzalo Higuain put Real in
control, and they held on for the points despite Diego Forlan reducing
the deficit from the penalty spot.
The 3-2 victory, which matched Real's triumph from the Vicente
Calderon earlier this season, was the 11th on the trot in La Liga
for Manuel Pellegrini's men and they move back above Barcelona,
who beat Real Mallorca last night.
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