Real Madrid struggles in 2-1 loss at Atletico Madrid after red card
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 5:46 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Real Madrid fell 2-1 to Atletico Madrid on September 20, 2026, at the Metropolitano Stadium. The match turned after Dean Huijsen received a red card in the 53rd minute, leading to a penalty scored by Alejandro Grimaldo. Following the sending off, Atletico controlled the game, adding a second goal from Jonathan David shortly after. Despite a late goal from Antonio Rudiger, Madrid could not find an equalizer, leaving them six points behind LaLiga leaders Barcelona.
- •Real Madrid's red card occurred in the 53rd minute.
- •Alejandro Grimaldo converted a penalty after the red card.
- •Jonathan David scored Atletico's second goal in the 59th minute.
- •Antonio Rudiger's late goal was not enough for Madrid.
- •Real Madrid is now six points behind Barcelona in the standings.
- 5:46 PMCBS Sports — Real Madrid's descent into aimlessness on full display in uninspiring loss to Atletico Madrid
"Real Madrid went down to 10 after Dean Huijsen's 53rd-minute red card, which paved the way for a 2-1 defeat on Sunday
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