Real Madrid secured a narrow 2-1 win over city rivals Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League last-16 first leg on Tuesday.
Rodrygo opened the scoring for the hosts, but Julian Alvarez equalized with a brilliant individual effort.
Brahim Diaz sealed the win for Real Madrid with a tidy finish in the 55th minute.
Atletico Madrid played cautiously in the final stages, seemingly content with a one-goal deficit ahead of the second leg derby clash at home next week.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti made key selections, including starting Brahim Diaz in midfield and Fede Valverde at right-back.
Truth Live News reporter who monitored the match reports that the win gives Real Madrid a slender advantage ahead of the second leg, where the winner will face either Arsenal or PSV Eindhoven in the quarterfinals.