Real Madrid has not beaten Atletico in seven tries this season.

But unlike other meetings between the two sides, which ended in disappointment for Los Blancos, the game on Tuesday in the Champions League quarterfinals, this one was a positive result for Carlo Ancelotti's crew.

Despite being unable to score in a 0-0 draw, Madrid now returns home with a chance to win in front of its fans.

For some perspective Real Madrid lost at the Vicente Calderon in the Spanish Super Cup, the domestic league and the Copa del Rey. So coming away with a 0-0 draw is huge for this team's championship hopes.

So what did we learn from the tie? Latin Post takes a look:

Madrid Finally Learning How to Attack Atleti

One common theme from the first few match-ups was the fact that Los Blancos simply had no idea how to break down their hometown rivals. Possession soccer proved sterile and the team looked lost defensively.

But in this game Carlo Ancelotti opted for a quicker look with the team willing to run right at Atletico's defense and fire shots from all over. Some of the best chances in the match came from outside the box where goalie Jan Oblak was forced to make his finest saves.

There were plenty of counters in which Madrid used its speed to surprise its opponent and the squad was ultimately unlucky not to score.

Oblak the Hero

Real Madrid should have scored at least three goals before half if not for the heroics of Oblak shutting down one player after another.

He stopped Gareth Bale on a breakaway and long range effort. He stopped a nifty shot from James Rodriguez through traffic and then another on a defensive breakdown.

Atletico Has Not Faced a Madrid Team This Good

Let's face it: at no point in the previous six matches this season has Atletico faced Madrid in top form.

During the three matches to start the year (the Super Cup and first league game), Madrid was struggling to find its form. And in the most recent six games, the team was undergoing its worst slump of the year.

Now fully rested, Los Blancos have seemingly found their stride and look extremely dangerous on the attack. Atletico seemed unable to cope initially with their crosstown rivals' newfound speed on the attack and were quite vulnerable throughout.

Real Madrid Gets Rid of Atletico's Strengths

In previous games, Atletico was clearly the dominant force, pushing Real Madrid into a cautious gameplan that would cost the team time and again. But in this game, Real Madrid was more successful in tackling its opponent despite fewer attempts.

They rarely looked afraid to indulge in the physical game and there were even some moments (here's looking at you Dani Carvajal) where the game got ugly.

Another strength that Atleti saw go by the wayside in this affair was its aerial advantage. The most dangerous team from the air was beaten at its own game with Real Madrid winning 22 of 41 aerials in the match; a shocking number when you consider that Diego Simeone's team had more corners in the game.