Source: Daily_Mail
Spurs scouts have reasons to be cheerful after Real's win against Atletico
Tottenham scouts watching Real Madrid beat local rivals AtleticoMadrid will have sent back encouraging reports after Jose Mourinho'sside won 2-1 but had goalkeeper Iker Casillas to thank for the threepoints. [LNB]Tim Sherwood and Les Ferdinand were at the Vicente Calderon to watchMourinho keep up his 100 percent Madrid-derby record with his fourthwin over Real's local rivals Atletico this season.[LNB] After two cup victories and a home league win, Real's victory inthe Vicente Calderon made it 12 years since Atletico last won the derbyat home. [LNB] In form: Cristiano Ronaldo takes a shot for Real Madrid[LNB]But despite goals from Karim Benzema and Mesut Ozil Real lived dangerously at the back and Casillas made save after save to ensure they took the three points. [LNB]Karim Banzema scored the first taking his tally in all competitions to 21 this season - only Leo Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Guiseppe Rossi have scored more goals in Spain.[LNB] Ozil scored the second before Cristiano Ronaldo hobbled off with 15 minutes left. [LNB]The Portuguese international has been struggling with a thigh strain in recent weeks and could now withdraw from international duty to improve his chances of being fit for the visit of Tottenham next month. [LNB]Sergio Aguero finally beat Casillas with five minutes left but Real held out Mourinho said: 'I wish my keeper had had less work to do. He had to make a lot of saves. He was our best player. The players are tired but we got the win.' [LNB]Barcelona stayed five points clear of Real with a win over Getafe and Barca fans paid tribute to recuperating defender Eric Abidal at the Camp Nou.[LNB] A Dani Alves screamer on 17 minutes set Barcelona on their way but the moment of the night came five minutes later when the 82,000 home fans rose as one to applaud Abidal who was operated successfully on Thursday after club doctors diagnosed a tumour on his liver. [LNB]The 22nd minute tribute for Barcelona's number 22 came between Alves thunderous opener and a 50th minute strike from Bojan Krkic. [LNB]Manu del Moral scored a late consolation goal. [LNB] Tottenham 0 West Ham 0: Harry's Hammer blow as Spurs drop pointsBale nets ?70k-a-week deal at Spurs but is caught short by referee RileyPREMIER LEAGUE LIVE: Tottenham v West Ham from White Hart LaneAll the latest Tottenham news, features and opinion[LNB] [LNB] Explore more:People: Cristiano Ronaldo, Mesut Ozil, Karim Benzema, Leo Messi, Sergio Aguero Places: Madrid, Barcelona, Spain
