Real Madrid suffers derby defeat to Atlético, fans blame Mourinho
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 5:25 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Real Madrid faced Atlético in the first Madrid Derby of the season and lost 2-1. The defeat came after Dean Huijsen received a red card early in the second half, leading to a penalty converted by Alejandro Grimaldo. Jonathan David added a second goal for Atlético, while Antonio Rüdiger netted a late consolation for Madrid. Following the loss, Real Madrid supporters criticized head coach José Mourinho for his tactics and substitutions during the match. This result positions Madrid six points behind current league leaders Barcelona early in the La Liga title race.
- •Real Madrid loses 2-1 to Atlético in Madrid Derby
- •Dean Huijsen receives a red card early in the second half
- •Ángel Grimaldo converts a penalty for Atlético
- •Jonathan David scores Atlético's second goal
- •Antonio Rüdiger scores a late goal for Real Madrid
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Photo: Real Madrid star kisses badge in front of Atlético fans after derby defeat
- 4:20 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid fans point finger of blame at José Mourinho after derby defeat to Atlético
"Real Madrid star Thibaut Courtois made use of the opportunity to reiterate his total commitment to the white half of the Madrid divide on Sunday evening.This came after the Belgian played his part in ...
"Supporters of La Liga giants Real Madrid have on Sunday flooded to social media, to take aim at head coach José Mourinho. This comes fresh off another blow for Los Blancos early in the Spanish top-fl...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 5:25 PMPhoto: Real Madrid star kisses badge in front of Atlético fans after derby defeat
Real Madrid star Thibaut Courtois made use of the opportunity to reiterate his total commitment to the white half of the Madrid divide on Sunday evening.This came after the Belgian played his part in ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 4:20 PMReal Madrid fans point finger of blame at José Mourinho after derby defeat to Atlético
Supporters of La Liga giants Real Madrid have on Sunday flooded to social media, to take aim at head coach José Mourinho. This comes fresh off another blow for Los Blancos early in the Spanish top-fl...
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