5-2! A Thrilling Madrid Derby

5-2! A Thrilling Madrid Derby: Real Madrid’s Winning Streak Ends, Atlético Breaks Records, and Returns to the Top Four!

The La Liga Round 7 clash brought the much-anticipated Madrid Derby. In a match full of drama, Atlético Madrid stunned Real Madrid with a dominant 5-2 victory, ending Los Blancos' six-match winning streak and propelling Atlético back into the top four.

First Half: A Rollercoaster of Emotions

The match kicked off with Atlético taking an early lead through a header from Llorente. However, Real Madrid responded swiftly as Kylian Mbappé scored a brilliant one-on-one goal to level the score. Shortly after, Antoine Griezmann’s precision pass set up João Félix for a calm finish, completing the turnaround. In injury time, a stunning header from Atlético's Sørloth tied the match 2-2 just before the break.

Second Half: Atlético Takes Control

The second half was all about Atlético. After a foul by Real Madrid in the box, Julián Álvarez stepped up and coolly converted the penalty, putting Atlético ahead. Soon after, Álvarez found the back of the net again with a brilliant direct free kick, completing his brace. In injury time, substitute Antoine Griezmann added the finishing touch, securing the win and ending his 22-match goal drought in La Liga. The final score was 5-2, marking the first defeat of the season for Real Madrid under manager Xabi Alonso.

Key Moments and Stats:

• Koke made his 43rd appearance in a Madrid Derby, tying the record set by Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos. With his assist in the match, Koke became the second oldest player (at 33 years and 262 days) to provide an assist in a Madrid Derby, just behind Luka Modrić (37 years, 169 days).

• Atlético Madrid extended their unbeaten streak against Real Madrid to six matches in La Liga (2 wins, 4 draws), matching their best record under coach Diego Simeone. This victory also marked Atlético's biggest win over their archrivals since their 4-0 triumph in April 2015.

• Kylian Mbappé continued his impressive form, scoring his 10th club goal of the season. The French forward has scored in every match he’s played in September.

• João Félix made an impact in the first half, registering both a goal and an assist in just 36 minutes. Over the past ten seasons, only three players have managed to score and assist in an away match against Atlético Madrid—those being Alexander Isak (2021) and Robert Lewandowski (2024).

• Julián Álvarez joined an exclusive club as only the second player in the 21st century (after Luis Suárez in 2021) to score both a penalty and a direct free kick in a single La Liga match for Atlético.

• Griezmann’s Goal: The Frenchman’s late goal not only sealed the win but ended a 22-match scoring drought in La Liga, an important milestone for the star forward.