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The Madrid Derby is never just a fixture, it’s a pulse check on pride, power, and pressure. Tonight at the Metropolitano, Atlético Madrid didn’t just show up. They took control. A 5-2 victory over Real Madrid was more than a scoreline it was a statement. From set-piece mastery to individual brilliance, Atlético outplayed their city rivals in every phase.
The Derbi Madrileño delivered seven goals, and one unforgettable night in La Liga.
Le Normand Starts the Fire (14’)
The hosts struck first. In the 14th minute, Robin Le Normand rose above the Real defence to head home a pinpoint cross from Giuliano Simeone. It was a well-worked sequence Alvarez played the free-kick square to Koke, who found Gonzalez at the far post. His header was cleared by Carvajal, but Simeone recycled the ball with a sharp delivery into the six-yard box. Le Normand did the rest. 1-0 Atlético.
Mbappé Responds for Real (25’)
Real Madrid equalized through Kylian Mbappé in the 25th minute. The move began with a square pass to Arda Güler, who threaded a sensational ball between defenders. Mbappé timed his run perfectly, took a touch, and dragged a low shot into the bottom corner. 1-1, and the derby was alive.
Güler Puts Real Ahead (36’)
Ten minutes later, Real took the lead. After a misplayed clearance by Le Normand, Mbappé found Vinícius Júnior on the left. Vini drove to the byline, slipped past two defenders, and cut back a perfect ball to Arda Güler, who guided a half-volley past Oblak. 2-1 Real Madrid.
VAR Drama Denies Lenglet (44’)
Atlético thought they had equalized in the 44th minute through Clément Lenglet, but VAR ruled the goal out. The stadium groaned, but the hosts didn’t lose focus.
Sørloth Levels It (45+3’)
Just before halftime, Atlético found their moment. Koke floated a cross from the left flank, and Alexander Sørloth timed his run perfectly, steering a well-placed header past Courtois. 2-2. The assist was clean, the finish clinical, and the momentum shifted.
Álvarez Takes the Lead (51’)
Early in the second half, Atlético retook control. Julián Álvarez stepped up to the penalty spot after drawing a foul and curled a right-footed finish past Courtois. 3-2. The crowd erupted. Atlético were back in front.
Álvarez Again, This Time From Distance (63’)
Just over ten minutes later, Álvarez struck again. After Mastantuono committed a cynical tug, Atlético earned a free-kick 24 yards out. Álvarez stepped up and delivered a sensational strike curling it over the wall and past Courtois. 4-2. His fifth goal of the week, and his second of the night.
Griezmann’s Moment (90+3’)
In stoppage time, Antoine Griezmann added the final flourish. After intercepting a loose pass from Valverde, Álex Baena drove forward and slipped a pass through the lines. Griezmann, with three defenders to beat, shifted onto his right foot and curled a calm finish around Courtois. 5-2. It was his first La Liga goal in 22 matches and it came against Real Madrid.
Final Whistle: Atlético in Full Voice
The match ended with Atlético fans in full celebration. Every goal had a story. Every assist had intent. From Simeone’s early delivery to Baena’s late setup, this was a team performance built on clarity and conviction.
Real Madrid had their moments Mbappé and Güler were electric in the first half but they couldn’t match Atlético’s structure or spirit. The second half belonged entirely to the hosts.
Despite the loss, Real Madrid remain top of the table with 18 points from 7 matches. Barcelona trail closely with 16 points from 6 games, followed by Villarreal on 13 points.And, Atlético Madrid after tonight’s win, climb to fourth with 12 points unbeaten in their recent games and finally finding rhythm.
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