Carlo Ancelotti’s side easily beaten in local derby.
Diego Simeone’s side blow the La Liga title race wide apart with fine derby day win.
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Carlo Ancelotti’s defence was without Pepe, Sergio Ramos and Marcelo and it showed, Simeone’s side taking their local rivals apart at any given opportunity.
Prior to kick-off no one appeared keen to talk to Gareth Bale….
Tiago thumped Atletico into the lead with Iker Casillas somehow allowing the effort past him.
Just four minutes later Diego Simeone’s side were two up with sub Saul Niguez scoring a superb overhead kick.
Griezmann tapped in a third midway through the second half.
And with time running out Fernando Torres crossed for Mario Mandzukic to head home a fourth.