Atletico Madrid Crush Real Madrid 5-2 in Stunning Madrid Derby

September 28, 2025 – Atletico Madrid delivered a resounding 5-2 victory over rivals Real Madrid in an electrifying Madrid derby at Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium on Saturday, ending the champions' unbeaten La Liga run. The match showcased a dominant second-half performance, with Julian Alvarez stealing the spotlight by scoring a penalty and a stunning free-kick to ignite Atletico’s surge.

The game began competitively, with Robin Le Normand opening the scoring for Atletico in the 14th minute, only for Kylian Mbappe to equalize for Real Madrid in the 25th. However, Atletico pulled ahead at halftime, and the second half saw Alexander Sorloth and Antoine Griezmann add to the tally, exploiting Real’s defensive lapses. Mbappe’s second goal offered a brief glimmer of hope, but it wasn’t enough to stem the tide.

The defeat marks Xabi Alonso’s first loss as Real Madrid manager, highlighting vulnerabilities in their backline, particularly on set pieces. Atletico’s win propels them to third in the La Liga standings, just two points behind the leaders, with a game in hand. For Real Madrid, the loss serves as a wake-up call, exposing areas for improvement as the season progresses. Analysts are already dissecting the tactical shifts that led to this dramatic upset.