Real Madrid extended their victorious ride in the derby against Atletico and cut themselves at the top of the Spanish League. At the same time they deepened a kind of crisis in their city-rivals, which came to be added to their elimination from the Copa del Rey and the defeat in the final of Supercopa de Espana in Saudi early in January.
“Cholo stay, Cholo stay, Cholo stay”, the fans of Madrid sang ironically to the Argentine coach, who faces some criticism for the irregular form of his team.