Real Madrid breezes past fierce rival Atlético Madrid 2-0 to extend winning run

Real Madrid has now won its last 10 games in all competitions after victory against local rival Atlético Madrid on Sunday.

The hosts cruised to a 2-0 win courtesy of goals from the in-form Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio either side of halftime.

Real Madrid are now eights points clear at the top of La Liga, having played one more game than second placed Sevilla. Atlético Madrid, meanwhile, remain fourth.