Atletico Madrid claimed a dramatic 2-1 victory over Real Madrid at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano as they renewed their rivalry, with Dean Huijsen’s 52nd-minute dismissal proving the turning point in a fiercely contested La Liga derby, Softfootball reports.
Real Madrid’s defensive situation unravelled just a minute after Huijsen was sent off, as Eduardo Camavinga conceded a penalty with a recovery challenge inside the area. Alejandro Grimaldo stepped up and calmly converted from the spot in the 53rd minute to give Atletico the lead.
The hosts struck again just six minutes later. Giuliano Simeone delivered a precise low cross into the area, allowing Jonathan David to apply a clinical finish and double Atletico’s advantage.
Giuliano Simeone was Atletico’s standout performer, earning an 8.2 rating for his relentless attacking work and direct running on the right flank. Cristian Romero and Grimaldo also impressed, while David Hancko provided a strong defensive display.
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois produced several important saves to keep his side competitive. Jude Bellingham was another bright spot for the visitors.
Antonio Rüdiger gave Madrid a late lifeline in the 89th minute, heading home from a corner, but Atletico held on to secure all three points.
The statistics reflected Atletico’s control, with Diego Simeone’s side recording 65% possession, 12 shots and seven efforts on target compared with Madrid’s six shots and three on target.
Player Ratings
Atletico Madrid Player Ratings
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| Jan Oblak | 6.5 |
| Marc Pubill | 6.7 |
| Cristian Romero | 7.8 |
| David Hancko | 7.5 |
| Giuliano Simeone | 8.2 |
| Marcos Llorente | 7.4 |
| Johnny Cardoso | 6.7 |
| Alejandro Grimaldo | 7.9 |
| Lee Kang-In | 7.2 |
| Álex Baena | 6.7 |
| Jonathan David | 7.6 |
| Koke | 6.9 |
| Julián Álvarez | 6.8 |
| Ademola Lookman | 6.7 |
Real Madrid Player Ratings
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| Thibaut Courtois | 8.0 |
| Denzel Dumfries | 6.6 |
| Ibrahima Konaté | 6.8 |
| Dean Huijsen | 4.5 |
| Marc Cucurella | 6.9 |
| Federico Valverde | 6.7 |
| Aurélien Tchouaméni | 6.9 |
| Arda Güler | 6.5 |
| Jude Bellingham | 7.9 |
| Vinícius Júnior | 6.4 |
| Kylian Mbappé | 6.6 |
| Antonio Rüdiger | 7.2 |
| Yan Diomande | 6.7 |
| Eduardo Camavinga | 6.6 |
| Bernardo Silva | 7.0 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Atletico Madrid | Real Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 12 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 3 |
| Possession | 65% | 35% |
| Passes | 618 | 398 |
| Pass accuracy | 91% | 85% |
| Fouls | 19 | 6 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Red cards | 0 | 1 |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 3 | 1 |
