Atlético de Madrid edges Real Madrid in a controversial derby
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 7:08 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Atlético de Madrid triumphed over Real Madrid 2-1 in a tense Madrid derby held at the Metropolitano Stadium. Key players Giuliano Simeone and Koke led Atleti’s offense, while Real finished the match with 10 men after Huijsen was sent off. The match was marred by controversial refereeing decisions, with José Mourinho voicing frustration over perceived missed calls. Diego Simeone defended his team's tactics against Mourinho's criticisms. Meanwhile, FC Barcelona received troubling news with Andreas Christensen set to be sidelined for six weeks due to injury. In other news, Ferran Torres starred with a goal in Paris Saint-Germain's victory over Olympique de Marseille.
- •Atlético wins 2-1 against Real Madrid at Metropolitano Stadium.
- •Giuliano Simeone and Koke score for Atleti.
- •Real Madrid's Huijsen receives a red card.
- •José Mourinho criticizes refereeing decisions post-match.
- •Andreas Christensen out for six weeks with injury.
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"The Madrid derby leaves behind a trail of refereeing controversy, exchanges of statements between the benches, injury setbacks for Barcelona, and standout international performances.Atleti take the co...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 22, 2026, 7:08 AM5️⃣ stories of the day: Atleti's complaints, Mbappé's step back..
Club football is on pause to make way for the national teams, but this weekend brought so much news that Tuesday is red-hot.So we’re going to run through the five stories you can’t miss to kick of...
- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 7:08 AM🥐 A Monday kicking off in red and white... The 5️⃣ stories of the day
The Madrid derby leaves behind a trail of refereeing controversy, exchanges of statements between the benches, injury setbacks for Barcelona, and standout international performances.Atleti take the co...
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