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 home 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.
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