Real hold off Atletico in tight derby to grab top spot in Spain

Real Madrid regained top spot in La Liga after a goalless derby with Atletico that saw them move above surprise package Granada and maintain their small lead over a crowded chasing pack.

Unbeaten Real are a point ahead of promoted Granada and Atletico Madrid after Diego Simeone's side failed to break down their well-drilled local rivals, whose disciplined performance at the Wanda Metropolitano was deserving of at least the point they gained.

"These matches with Atletico are very physical, this is one of the hardest grounds we have to visit during the season," Real captain Sergio Ramos told broadcatser Movistar on Saturday.

"It was difficult to create chances in attack because they leave such little space. The point does little for us though as we wanted the three even more."
"It was well-placed but I could see the ball and I hope it's always like that -- the fewer goals we let in the better it is for everyone."
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"We didn't play well in the first half but once we took the lead they basically didn't have any chances."