sport news Spanish papers hail after derby victory over Atletico

'Real Madrid are back': Spanish papers hail Santiago Solari's men after huge derby victory over Atletico Madrid Real Madrid beat rivals Atletico Madrid 3-1 in La Liga on Saturday evening Casemiro, Sergio Ramos and Gareth Bale scored at the Wanda Metropolitano The victory saw Los Blancos close the gap on leaders Barcelona to five points  

By Spencer Morgan For Mailonline

Published: 11:07 GMT, 10 February 2019 | Updated: 11:13 GMT, 10 February 2019

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Real Madrid secured a vital victory over rivals Atletico Madrid on Saturday and the Spanish press believe it was a turning point in what has been a difficult season.

Goals from Sergio Ramos and Gareth Bale secured the victory after Antoine Griezmann had levelled following Casemiro's opener.

The result saw Santiago Solari's men close the gap on leaders Barcelona to five points, the Catalans due to visit Athletic Bilbao on Sunday night.

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