Atlético Madrid edges Real Madrid 2-1 in intense derby
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 4:49 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Atlético de Madrid defeated Real Madrid 2-1 in a LaLiga match on September 20 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. The home side took control of the match after a red card to Dean Huijsen, converting a penalty by Alejandro Grimaldo shortly after halftime. Jonathan David extended Atlético's lead soon after, while Antonio Rüdiger scored a late goal for Real Madrid, but it wasn't enough. Atlético's win allows them to move into second place in LaLiga, five points behind Barcelona.
- •Atlético Madrid scores two goals after Real's Dean Huijsen sent off.
- •Grimaldo converts penalty in the 53rd minute for Atlético.
- •Jonathan David scores Atlético's second goal in the 59th minute.
- •Antonio Rüdiger replies for Real Madrid in the 89th minute.
- •Atlético Madrid moves to second place in LaLiga standings.
- 5:46 PMESPN Soccer — David winner helps Atlético down Real Madrid
- 4:25 PMYahoo Sports — Atlético de Madrid x Real Madrid - Highlights, Summary and Match Report
- 4:20 PMYahoo Sports — Atlético Madrid 2-1 Real Madrid: Simeone’s side punish ten-man rivals in Madrid derby
- 4:16 PMYahoo Sports — Immediate Reaction: Atlético Madrid 2-1 Real Madrid
"Atlético Madrid 2-1 Real Madrid (Rüdiger). A bad defeat in the derby… Here is my reaction to the loss. Still to come: Player ratings, Mourinho quotes and a derby podcast. Real Betis were the only stain on an otherwise positive start to life back at the Bernabéu front José Mourinho. Atletico Madrid would be his strongest challenge […]
"Atlético de Madrid came out on top in the Madrid derby, beating Real Madrid 2-1 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in LaLiga EA Sports 26/27. The home side were the more dominant team throughout, enjoyi...
"Real Madrid suffered a derby defeat as Dean Huijsen was sent off, with Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David getting on the scoresheet for Atlético Madrid.After a cagey first half, the game burst int...
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerSep 20, 2026, 5:46 PMDavid winner helps Atlético down Real Madrid
Canada international Jonathan David scored the winner as Atlético Madrid defeated Real Madrid 2-1 on Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 4:25 PMAtlético de Madrid x Real Madrid - Highlights, Summary and Match Report
Atlético de Madrid came out on top in the Madrid derby, beating Real Madrid 2-1 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in LaLiga EA Sports 26/27. The home side were the more dominant team throughout, enjoyi...
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 4:20 PMAtlético Madrid 2-1 Real Madrid: Simeone’s side punish ten-man rivals in Madrid derby
Real Madrid suffered a derby defeat as Dean Huijsen was sent off, with Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David getting on the scoresheet for Atlético Madrid.After a cagey first half, the game burst int...
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 4:16 PMImmediate Reaction: Atlético Madrid 2-1 Real Madrid
Atlético Madrid 2-1 Real Madrid (Rüdiger). A bad defeat in the derby… Here is my reaction to the loss. Still to come: Player ratings, Mourinho quotes and a derby podcast. Real Betis were the only stain on an otherwise positive start to life back at the Bernabéu front José Mourinho. Atletico Madrid would be his strongest challenge […]
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