Atletico Madrid beat city rivals Real 2-0 in the Copa del Rey last 16
on Wednesday to mark the return of Fernando Torres with a victory.
Fans' favourite Torres was the centre of attention at Vicente Calderon after rejoining the Spanish champions from Milan last week, having agreed a loan deal until the end of next season.
However, it was Raul Garcia from the penalty spot and Jose Gimenez who made sure of this first-leg triumph.
Raul Garcia's 58th-minute opener came after he had been hauled to the floor by Real captain Sergio Ramos in the area, before Gimenez headed the second 14 minutes from time.
The returning Torres scored 91 goals in 244 games for Atleti after making his debut at the age of 17, prior to moving to Liverpool back in 2007.
The 30-year-old struggled for form after leaving the Merseyside club to join Chelsea, but he was greeted by more than 45,000 fans when he was unveiled at the Calderon on Sunday.
Torres was given a hero's reception again here, although he failed to have too much of an impact during his hour on the pitch.
Nevertheless, he will no doubt be satisfied with a victory over fierce local rivals Real in his first game back.
Torres' inclusion gave Atleti a welcome boost, and it was soon followed by another when Carlo Ancelotti opted to leave Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench as Real's fringe players such as Keylor Navas, Raphael Varane and Sami Khedira were given a chance to shine.
Fans' favourite Torres was the centre of attention at Vicente Calderon after rejoining the Spanish champions from Milan last week, having agreed a loan deal until the end of next season.
However, it was Raul Garcia from the penalty spot and Jose Gimenez who made sure of this first-leg triumph.
Raul Garcia's 58th-minute opener came after he had been hauled to the floor by Real captain Sergio Ramos in the area, before Gimenez headed the second 14 minutes from time.
The returning Torres scored 91 goals in 244 games for Atleti after making his debut at the age of 17, prior to moving to Liverpool back in 2007.
The 30-year-old struggled for form after leaving the Merseyside club to join Chelsea, but he was greeted by more than 45,000 fans when he was unveiled at the Calderon on Sunday.
Torres was given a hero's reception again here, although he failed to have too much of an impact during his hour on the pitch.
Nevertheless, he will no doubt be satisfied with a victory over fierce local rivals Real in his first game back.
Torres' inclusion gave Atleti a welcome boost, and it was soon followed by another when Carlo Ancelotti opted to leave Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench as Real's fringe players such as Keylor Navas, Raphael Varane and Sami Khedira were given a chance to shine.
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