Real Madrid
Atlético de Madrid
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2.42
Expected Goals (xG)
0.91
-1.00
Prevented goals
-1.00
Passing by
507 (91%)
Accurate passes
448 (90%)
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13
G
Andriy Lunin
7.0
20
d
Fran García
6.5
24
d
Dean Huijsen
7.0
22
d
Antonio Rudiger
6.3
2
d
Daniel Carvajal (C)
6.3
15
M
Arda Guler
7.3
14
M
Aurélien Tchouaméni
7.2
M
Thiago Pitarch
63′ HoldingM
Federico Valverde
55′
77′ StumbledF
Vinicius Junior
52′
72′
21
F
Brahim Diaz
7.0
The League Standings – First Division
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – LaLiga2
Vinicius Junior’s late heroics earned Real Madrid a thrilling 3-2 Madrid Derby victory against Atletico, turning the tide after an early setback.
The highly-anticipated La Liga clash at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium saw second-placed Real Madrid on 66 points take on fourth-placed Atlético de Madrid on 57 points. Both teams were looking for a crucial win in their respective league campaigns.
The first half developed with the typical intensity of the derby, characterized by robust challenges. Atlético player J. Cardoso received the first yellow card of the game in the 27th minute for a foul.
Atlético de Madrid drew first blood. In the 33rd minute, Ademola Lookman connected with a pass from Giuliano Simeone, who scored the ball past the Real Madrid goalkeeper. This gave the visitors a surprising lead.
The physical nature of the game continued, with Atlético’s M. Ruggeri receiving a yellow card just three minutes after the goal. The score was 1-0 for Atlético at the break, leaving Real Madrid with a lot to think about.
Real Madrid came back in the second half with renewed determination, needing a quick response to avoid a costly defeat at home. The hosts visibly took a more attacking approach.
His efforts quickly paid off. In the 52nd minute, Vinicius Junior got up to calmly convert a penalty and equalize for Real Madrid. The atmosphere inside the Bernabéu ignited as the hosts made their move.
Just three minutes later, Federico Valverde completed a quick turnaround for Real Madrid and fired home to make it 2-1. Atlético then made multiple substitutions, including Antoine Griezmann, to regain control and find an equaliser.
However, Atlético responded in the 66th minute. Nahuel Molina, who had just come on, scored a crucial goal, assisted by Julián Álvarez, who tied the score again at 2-2. The tension was palpable with both sides pressing hard.
The drama was not over. In the 72nd minute, Vinicius Junior scored his second goal of the night, guiding home from an assist from Trent Alexander-Arnold. This restored Real Madrid’s lead, sending the home crowd into raptures.
A late turnaround saw Federico Valverde red carded in the 77th minute for tripping, forcing Real Madrid to see out the rest of the game with ten men. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Real Madrid held firm against a determined Atlético.
The match statistics painted a clear picture of the competition. Real Madrid recorded an expected goals (xG) of 2.42, far surpassing Atlético’s 0.91. The home team had a total of 17 shots, with 10 on target, with 53% possession. Atlético, however, committed 15 fouls to Real’s two, which underlines their physical approach.
This hard-fought 3-2 win keeps Real Madrid firmly in the hunt for the La Liga title. For Atlético de Madrid, the defeat is a setback in their quest for a place in the top four, highlighting the competitive nature of the league.
