Improving Atletico Cruise to Comfortable Win over Osasuna
- On Sunday, Atletico Madrid defeated 10-player Real Madrid 2-0 at the Metropolitano Stadium after Dean Huijsen was sent off in the 52nd minute for bringing down midfielder Giuliano Simeone inside the box.
- Jose Mourinho's tactical approach proved passive; Atletico dominated with 65% possession in a tense derby where Huijsen's challenge was described as a "moment of madness" by former Madrid winger Steve McManaman.
- Alejandro Grimaldo converted the penalty to break the deadlock, then Jonathan David doubled the lead six minutes later as Real finished with just 35% possession and two shots on target.
- Antonio Rudiger headed in an 89th-minute free kick to offer late hope, but Atletico held firm, moving second in La Liga five points behind Barcelona while condemning Los Blancos to a second away defeat in three matches.
- Mourinho's side struggled to adjust after the dismissal, showing a lack of verticality and defensive structure that left them searching for tactical solutions in their second defeat of his second spell in charge.
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LaLiga table: Real Madrid six points behind Barcelona after defeat to Atletico
Real Madrid are now six points behind LaLiga leaders Barcelona following a 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid on Sunday evening. Jose Mourinho’s men came into the Derby looking to keep pace with Barca, who had beaten Sevilla a day before. But the match at the Wanda Metropolitano took a big turn after Dean Huijsen was […] LaLiga table: Real Madrid six points behind Barcelona after defeat to Atletico
The 'Cholo' Simeone wins the challenge with Mourinho in the Madrid derby, which closes 2-1 for the hosts of Atletico. (ANSA)
Atletico Madrid was better and thus prevailed at home with a score of 2-1 over Real Madrid for the 7th matchday of La Liga. Atletico Madrid in recent years has not stopped winning important victories in the Madrid derby with Real! Diego Simeone's players did it again this year, prevailing at home with a score of 2-1 over the "queen" in the context of the seventh matchday of La Liga, showing that when the ball... burns they can not only come forw…
Real Madrid player ratings vs Atletico Madrid: Dean Huijsen red card costs Jose Mourinho as Jude Bellingham struggles in derby disaster
Detailed Real Madrid player ratings from the 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid. Dean Huijsen sent off as Grimaldo and David score at the Metropolitano.
In the Madrid derby, Atlético took the best on the Real, by 2-1
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