Real Madrid beating Atletico Madrid in La Liga suggests Cristiano Ronaldo curse is over
REAL MADRID have beaten Atletico Madrid 3-1 in a blockbuster La Liga clash. And Los Blancos’ win suggests they have, finally, made headway when it comes to moving on from Cristiano Ronaldo.
Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid to suggest they are flying without Cristiano Ronaldo (Image: GETTY)
Real Madrid went into the game against Atletico Madrid as underdogs and sitting below their city rivals in the La Liga table.
However, Santiago Solari achieved the biggest win of his tenure on a dramatic afternoon at the Wanda Metropolitano.
Los Blancos took the lead early on through Casemiro, before Antoine Griezmann restored parity.
Real Madrid secured the win courtesy of goals from Sergio Ramos and Gareth Bale, however, closing the gap on Barcelona at the La Liga summit in the process.
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Real Madrid star Gareth Bale was on target against Atletico Madrid (Image: GETTY)
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The Wales international has struggled for form this season and, as a result, links to Manchester United and Chelsea have arisen once again.
But today could be the turning point in his season and, indeed, his Real Madrid career.
Make no mistake about it, Solari’s side have lost some of their fear factor.
That was always going to be the case when Ronaldo jumped ship - whether they had signed a marquee replacement or not.