Atlético faces controversy after horror tackle in Madrid derby
8 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 5:19 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
In the ongoing Madrid derby on September 20, Atlético coach Diego Simeone received a yellow card just six minutes into the match for aggressive protests to the referee. Tensions escalated further when Romero's tackle on Jude Bellingham drew ire from the Real bench, leading to a VAR review. Despite the reckless challenge catching Bellingham at knee height, Romero was only booked, raising questions about the officiating decisions in the derby.
- •Diego Simeone shown a yellow card early in the match.
- •Romero's tackle on Bellingham sparked controversy.
- •VAR review upheld only a booking for Romero.
- •Real Madrid bench reacted furiously to the decision.
- 5:46 PMESPN Soccer — David steers Atlético past 10-man Real Madrid
- 5:00 PMBBC Sport — Atletico win feisty Madrid derby against 10-man Real
- 4:32 PMYahoo Sports — Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid in tense derby clash
- 4:17 PMYahoo Sports — Atleti dagger 10-man Real Madrid in tense derby to move second 🇪🇸
- 3:40 PMYahoo Sports — Red card dished out in choppy Madrid derby 📸
- 3:17 PMYahoo Sports — 🔥 Fiery Madrid derby! Atlético star lucky after horror tackle
"Atletico Madrid edged 10-man Real Madrid 2-1 in a La Liga derby clash on Sunday to leave Jose Mourinho's side trailing leaders Barcelona by six points.Atletico rose to second, five points behind Barca and one ahead of Real Madrid, who chalked up a second defeat of the campaign.
"All eyes were on the Spanish capital this Sunday as Atlético de Madrid hosted crosstown rivals Real Madrid and beat them 2-1. Scorers: Grimaldo 53' (P), David 59'; Rudiger 90'. Red: Huijsen 53'It was...
"The action inside the Metropolitano has been the focus on Sunday as Atlético de Madrid hosts Real Madrid. After a choppy first half, a red card led to the first goal. Deadlocked by the break thanks t...
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External links- ESPN SoccerSep 20, 2026, 5:46 PMDavid steers Atlético past 10-man Real Madrid
Second-half goals from Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David gave Atlético Madrid a 2-1 victory over 10-man Real Madrid at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
- BBC SportSep 20, 2026, 5:00 PMAtletico win feisty Madrid derby against 10-man Real
Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid in a feisty derby to move above their rivals into second place in the La Liga table.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 4:32 PMAtletico Madrid beat Real Madrid in tense derby clash
Atletico Madrid edged 10-man Real Madrid 2-1 in a La Liga derby clash on Sunday to leave Jose Mourinho's side trailing leaders Barcelona by six points.Atletico rose to second, five points behind Barca and one ahead of Real Madrid, who chalked up a second defeat of the campaign.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 4:17 PMAtleti dagger 10-man Real Madrid in tense derby to move second 🇪🇸
All eyes were on the Spanish capital this Sunday as Atlético de Madrid hosted crosstown rivals Real Madrid and beat them 2-1. Scorers: Grimaldo 53' (P), David 59'; Rudiger 90'. Red: Huijsen 53'It was...
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 3:40 PMRed card dished out in choppy Madrid derby 📸
The action inside the Metropolitano has been the focus on Sunday as Atlético de Madrid hosts Real Madrid. After a choppy first half, a red card led to the first goal. Deadlocked by the break thanks t...
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 3:17 PM🔥 Fiery Madrid derby! Atlético star lucky after horror tackle
In the Madrid derby, things got heated almost as expected. Just six minutes in, Atlético coach Diego Simeone was shown a yellow card after protesting too aggressively to the referee.Shortly before ha...
- Sky Sports Football—Atletico beat 10-man Real in thrilling LaLiga derby!
Highlights of the La Liga match between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid.
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