Gareth Bale hit his 100th Real Madrid goal to help earn a dramatic 3-1 derby win over Atletico Madrid and send his side into second place behind Barcelona in La Liga.
The visitors seized the initiative in an entertaining first period before sealing a victory which takes them within five points of leaders Barcelona.
Casemiro struck Real in front in the 16th minute with a superb overhead kick but Atletico, who had started the day in second, levelled nine minutes later through Antoine Griezmann.
Sergio Ramos wrapped up an entertaining first period by restoring Real's lead from the penalty spot.
Alvaro Morata almost marked his home debut for Atletico with a goal only to see it ruled out for offside, before Bale sealed the points with his 100th Real Madrid goal.
Atletico had Thomas Partey sent off 10 minutes from full-time for a second yellow card after a foul on Toni Kroos.
La Liga round-up
Getafe strengthened their grip on fifth place as they came from behind to claim a 3-1 win over struggling Celta Vigo.
Nestor Araujo gave the visitors a shock second minute lead but the game changed after Celta had Maximiliano Gomez sent off for his second yellow card in the 37th minute.
Jaime Mata's subsequent penalty pulled Getafe back onto level terms and second-half goals from Jorge Molina and a second from Mata sealed the hosts' comeback win.
Bottom club Huesca earned their second straight victory as they won 2-0 at fellow strugglers Girona to boost their unlikely survival prospects.
Ezequiel Avila scored both goals in a five minute spell just before half-time to sink Girona.
The hosts, who had defender Bernardo Espinosa sent off for a second yellow card halfway through the second period, have now lost seven straight games in all competitions.
Sergi Darder scored deep into stoppage time to snatch a 2-1 win for Espanyol at home to Rayo Vallecano.
The visitors led through Abdoulaye Ba's 33rd minute opener but Borja Iglesias equalised for Espanyol 13 minutes from time.
Follow Sporting Life on social media - find us on Facebook here or tweet @SportingLifeFC
Related football links
