Carlo Ancelotti hailed Real Madrid s togetherness and defensive work after Los Blancos defeated Barcelona 2-1 in Sunday s Clasico to return to the top of LaLiga.
David Alaba opened the scoring on his Clasico debut before Lucas Vazquez tapped in a second in stoppage time as Madrid seemed to be cruising to their fourth consecutive win over Barca in all competitions – their best run since 1965.
Sergio Aguero s pulled one back at Camp Nou but that was not enough as the hosts went winless in a fifth straight LaLiga Clasico, their longest run without a victory against any team in the competition since May 2008.
However, at times Madrid had to soak up significant pressure and Ancelotti was delighted with his side s resolute defending as Ronald Koeman became only t…