By PAUL LOGOTHETIS
AP Sports Writer
Associated Press Sports
updated 5:44 p.m. ET Nov. 26, 2011
MADRID (AP) -A provocative character himself, Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho says patience and discipline have been the keys to the best winning run of his career after the team's 13th straight victory.
Madrid rallied to beat nine-man Atletico Madrid 4-1 on Saturday for its ninth straight league victory, ensuring the team stays on top of the standings regardless of Barcelona's later match at Getafe.
Mourinho called it an "ugly" win but lauded his players' ability to stay "calm and in control of their emotions." Particularly in a match in which five Atletico players were booked besides the two straight red cards, to goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and defender Diego Godin.
Four of Madrid's five victories in the Champions League group stage count toward the streak.
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