Cristiano Ronaldo playing in his first Madrid derby.
Jose Antonio Reyes opened the scoring for Atletico with a goal in the 10th minute.
Xavi Alonso equalized for Real Madrid with an assist from Albiol at the start of the second half.
Alvaro Arbeloa and Gonzalo Higuain gave Real Madrid a 3-1 lead with two goals in 7 minutes.
Diego Forlan pulled one back for Atletico. But it was not enough as Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid 3-2.
