Atletico Madrid 2-1 Real Madrid: Five key takeaways from LaLiga 2026-27 clash
Diego Simeone’s men ease past 10-man Los Blancos!
Real Madrid’s trip to Riyadh Air Metropolitano for the matchweek 7 fixture of the LaLiga 2026-27 campaign was not a memorable one this time around. Atletico Madrid came out on top and secured three points.
The Jose Mourinho and company were reduced to 10-men after Dean Huijsen was sent off early in the second half. Real Madrid fans might not be very happy with the decision, but in the end VAR came up with the final decision of a red card. This immediately became very pressurising for the visitors.
Atletico Madrid made use of this advantage to the full extent. Alejandro Grimaldo converted a crucial spot kick in the 53rd minute. Then Jonathan David doubled the lead for the hosts. This now makes three wins in a row for Atletico Madrid in their last three LaLiga matches.
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Important things we learned from Atleti vs Real Madrid:
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1. Dean Huijsen’s red card proves costly
Real Madrid were reduced to 10 men after Dean Huijsen held on to Giuliano Simeone for too long in the penalty area. The decision went to VAR, who decided to give a red card to the young Spanish defender. Atlético Madrid were awarded a penalty.
Alejandro Grimaldo made no mistake from the spot and gave his side a one-goal advantage. After losing one player, Los Blancos conceded their second goal in under 10 minutes.
2. Grimaldo makes the difference from the spot
Alejandro Grimaldo has now converted his second straight penalty for Atletico Madrid. His last came against Real Sociedad and now in a crucial Madrid derby. Other than that, his work rate on the left flank was quite noticeable.
His ability to score a spot-kick is well known. He has now most likely become the first-choice penalty taker for Atleti.
3. Jonathan David continues his strong run
Jonathan David doubled the lead for Atletico Madrid shortly after Real Madrid were reduced to 10 men. With this, the Canadian forward has now scored three goals in his last three LaLiga appearances for his club. He is not showing signs of slowing down.
Giuliano Simeone came up with a beautiful pass from the right flank. David tapped it in for a smart finish.
4. Real Madrid’s defensive concerns resurface
Real Madrid have now conceded four goals in their last two away games. This raises serious concerns for their defence. They were doing fine until Dean Huijsen was sent off with a red card early in the second half.
Jose Mourinho’s men conceded two goals in quick succession. It piled up a lot of pressure on them. Antonio Rudiger from the bench came up with a consolation goal in the final moments of the game, but it was not enough.
5. Atlético build serious momentum with Madrid derby win
The Diego Simeone-led team, with a 2-1 win against Real Madrid, have now moved to three wins in a row in the LaLiga 2026-27 season. This Madrid derby victory is going to be a big confidence booster for Atletico Madrid. They have now moved to second spot on the league table.
But they still need to do a lot of hard work to compete for the silverware with FC Barcelona.
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