Jonathan David earns Atlético precious win over 10-man Real Madrid in fractious derby

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Atlético Madrid survived a late Real Madrid fightback to claim a contentious derby victory.

Jonathan David helped secure a narrow victory for Atlético Madrid as they defeated 10-man Real Madrid two to one in a fiercely contested derby match. Álex Grimaldo opened the scoring for the victors before David added a second, putting their side in a seemingly comfortable position despite a late header from Antonio Rüdiger. The encounter proved particularly costly for Real Madrid after Dean Huijsen received a red card and conceded a penalty that shifted the momentum of the game.

Diego Simeone celebrated the victory enthusiastically by sprinting up the tunnel and punching the air at the final whistle.
José Mourinho attended the post-match press conference carrying photographic evidence to argue that opposing players should have received red cards.
Real Madrid manager José Mourinho suffered a defeat in his first derby match back with the club.
Álex Grimaldo scored one of the goals that initially gave Atlético Madrid a two-goal advantage over their rivals.

By the numbers

2goals scored by Atletico Madrid

1goal scored by Real Madrid

Why it matters

Matches between these two capital clubs carry intense local rivalry and high stakes in the La Liga standings, often influencing the broader European football landscape.

What outlets agree on

Atlético Madrid defeated 10-man Real Madrid two to one in a fractious derby match featuring goals from Álex Grimaldo and Jonathan David, alongside a late response from Antonio Rüdiger.

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