Atlético Madrid 2–1 Real Madrid: Ten-Man Los Blancos Defeated in Heated Derbi Madrileño

Overview

Real Madrid suffered a hard-fought 2–1 defeat against fierce rivals Atlético Madrid at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. A red card early in the second half turned the tide, allowing the hosts to claim all three points despite a late fightback from Los Blancos.

Match Details

 Competition: La Liga (Matchweek 7)

 Venue: Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid

 Final Score: Atlético Madrid 2–1 Real Madrid

Key Highlights

 First Half (0–0): A physical opening period filled with intense tackles and VAR reviews ended goalless.

 51′ — Red Card: Dean Huijsen was sent off following a VAR review for a foul as the last defender inside the box.

 52′ — Goal (1–0): Alejandro Grimaldo converted the penalty to put Atlético ahead.

 59′ — Goal (2–0): Jonathan David doubled the lead from close range following a cross by Giuliano Simeone.

 89′ — Goal (2–1): Antonio Rüdiger pulled one back with a late header, but Real Madrid couldn’t complete the comeback.

Lineups

Atlético Madrid

 Goalkeeper: Jan Oblak

 Defenders: Llorente, Pubill, Romero, Hancko

 Midfielders: Baena, Cardoso, Grimaldo, Lee

 Forwards: Simeone, David

Real Madrid

 Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois

 Defenders: Dumfries, Konaté, Huijsen, Cucurella

 Midfielders: Valverde, Tchouaméni, Bellingham

 Forwards: Güler, Vinícius Jr., Mbappé