Ancelotti pleased with second-half display

Madrid struggled to create chances during the first half on Saturday and found opposition goalkeeper Ricardo in good form when they did.

However, the Bernabeu hosts improved after the break, with goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema securing a victory that takes Real two points ahead of Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, who each play on Sunday.

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