Atlético de Madrid Dominates Real Madrid in Impressive Victory: A Turning Point in La Liga

A masterclass, and Atlético de Madrid are back on track. At the end of a Madrid derby that was still a little heated, and played in a stadium with an incandescent atmosphere, Diego Simeone’s men gave a little lesson to their neighbors Real, who had until then had a perfect start to the season ( 3-1). Trapped by their catastrophic start and not well inspired up front, the Merengue fell on diligent and realistic Colchoneros.

Alvaro Morata took the opportunity to score a double against his former team, without failing to celebrate properly. Antoine Griezmann also scored. In the standings, Atlético, with a game in hand, is six points behind the lead occupied by FC Barcelona and Girona.

An end to the series, and the shadow of a doubt. A few days after having had all the difficulty in the world to win against Union Berlin, at home, in the Champions League, Real Madrid did not show a very reassuring face against Atlético de Madrid. Worse, he was off the mark for a good twenty minutes in the first period.

There was no need to promise more to the Colchoneros, who quickly seized the opportunity to crush their best enemy. Starting with Alvaro Morata, who went behind David Alaba’s back on a cross from Samuel Lino to easily open the scoring (1-0, 4th). Overall, the Merengue defense was at a loss in the face of good ball output from Diego Simeone’s men, who were particularly inspired and serious up front.

Alvaro Morata of Atletico Madrid scores

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Real extinct like Bellingham

Atlético therefore quickly made the break. On a cross from Saúl Ñíguez, impeccable this Sunday evening, Antoine Griezmann, impeccable as usual, slotted in with a perfectly placed header (2-0, 18th). At that moment of the shock, we wondered how Real were going to recover and, above all, if they were going to end up putting one foot in front of the other. It took a sublime strike from Toni Kroos to instill a semblance of hope in Carlo Ancelotti’s team (2-1, 35th).

We thought it would be a great starting point for a real reaction, as fans on both sides had already been treated to a nice spectacle. Except that Real Madrid missed the start of the second act. After a nice combination between Griezmann and Saul on the left, Morata, again, imposed himself in the air to score a double header (3-1, 46th).

By quickly remaking the break, Atlético de Madrid put themselves in an excellent position, especially as they were able to count on an iron defense at the same time. Unable to find solutions, like a dead Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid were reduced to attempting strikes from distance. Nothing to worry about the Colchoneros, who signed a benchmark victory in this season where everything seems possible in La Liga. Too often on the edge in recent weeks, Real Madrid has come down to earth a little. Which foreshadows a thrilling season in this Spanish championship.

2023-09-24 21:29:00
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