Atletico Madrid defeated Real Madrid 5-2 at Estadio Metropolitano, ending the visitors' perfect seven-match start to the 2025-26 season. Robin Le Normand opened the scoring for the hosts before Kylian Mbappe and Arda Guler responded with goals that gave Real Madrid a brief advantage. Alexander Sorloth equalized for Atletico just before halftime with a well-placed header.
The second half belonged entirely to Diego Simeone's squad. Julian Alvarez converted a penalty after Guler committed a foul, then added a free-kick goal to extend the lead. Antoine Griezmann completed the rout with a late strike. Real Madrid maintains its position at the top of La Liga despite the setback, although Barcelona could overtake it depending on the outcome of the upcoming results.
The second half belonged entirely to Diego Simeone's squad. Julian Alvarez converted a penalty after Guler committed a foul, then added a free-kick goal to extend the lead. Antoine Griezmann completed the rout with a late strike. Real Madrid maintains its position at the top of La Liga despite the setback, although Barcelona could overtake it depending on the outcome of the upcoming results.
