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Atletico wins the Madrid derby with a numerical advantage
A penalty kick puts the home team on the winning track. For Real, it's a bitter setback in the fight for the top spot.
Atletico Madrid wins the Madrid derby against Real Madrid 2-1.
In the 244th encounter between the two teams, the match starts with few chances but, as expected, physical on the home team's side.
In the first half, Atletico commits ten fouls and receives three yellow cards, one of which goes to coach Simeone.
Atletico scores twice in quick succession
The second half brings the turning point and starts heatedly. Dean Huijsen commits a penalty foul and receives a yellow card, which is rescinded after a VAR check and upgraded to red. Grimaldo steps up, sends Courtois the wrong way, and converts for 1-0 (53').
Due to the numerical advantage, Atleti can dictate the match and adds another goal shortly after. Giuliano Simeone sets up Jonathan David, who doubles the lead (59').
In the closing stages, "Los Blancos" make one last push and score a consolation goal from a set piece through Antonio Rüdiger (89').
In the six minutes of added time, Real Madrid cannot find the elusive equalizer, and the derby ends 2-1.
Atletico thus overtakes Real in the table and sits five points behind FC Barcelona in second place.
