Julian Alvarez score two goals as Atletico Madrid tear Real Madrid 5-2 for fiery Madrid derby inside Metropolitano.
Robin Le Normand nod Atletico ahead early, but Mbappe and Arda Guler turn am around for Real. Just before halftime, Alexander Sorloth equalise 2-2 with another header.
Second half na Alvarez show – he slot penalty 51st minute, curl wicked free kick 63rd minute, before Antoine Griezmann finish late to make am a humiliating evening for Los Blancos.
Real enter match with 7 straight wins but crumble against Simeone men wey play their best football of the season. Atletico now dey 4th with 12 points, while Madrid still top table, but Barcelona fit overtake if dem beat Sociedad.
TPB Verdict
Atletico don dey shaky since season start, but Alvarez don dey hot – after hat trick vs Rayo, now brace against Madrid.
Real look in control after comeback, but their defending collapse – two headers, one penalty, one free kick, and one breakaway later, Simeone side dey dance.
Madrid dey win matches without top form, so this fall no too shock. But the manner of defeat go shake Bernabeu. Simeone get springboard now, if dem keep this intensity.
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Highlights
14’ – Robin Le Normand Goal (Atletico 1-0 Real)
Header from Giuliano Simeone cross open scoring.
25’ – Kylian Mbappe Goal (Atletico 1-1 Real)
Cool finish into bottom corner after Guler set am up.
36’ – Arda Guler Goal (Atletico 1-2 Real)
Smart strike from Vinicius Junior cross – Real complete turnaround.
45’ – Alexander Sorloth Goal (Atletico 2-2 Real)
Koke whip in beauty, Sorloth rise and nod home.
51’ – Julian Alvarez Penalty (Atletico 3-2 Real)
Guler foul Nicolas Gonzalez, Alvarez convert from spot.
63’ – Julian Alvarez Free Kick (Atletico 4-2 Real)
Stunning strike over wall – Metropolitano erupt!
90+3’ – Antoine Griezmann Goal (Atletico 5-2 Real)
Baena find Griezmann, Frenchman slot into bottom corner for icing on cake.
Man of the Match – Julian Alvarez
The Argentine forward dey unstoppable – brace in derby, 88% pass accuracy, and constant threat. Atletico no fit afford lose am.
Match Stats
- Possession: Atletico 37% – 63% Real
- Shots: Atletico 13 – 6 Real
- Shots on target: Atletico 7 – 2 Real
- Corners: Atletico 7 – 2 Real
- Fouls: Atletico 17 – 14 Real
What Next?
Real Madrid go face Kairat in Champions League Tuesday before La Liga clash vs Villarreal October 4. Atletico go host Eintracht Frankfurt same night, then travel face Celta Vigo before October break.
