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Atletico Madrid defeat rivals Real Madrid 3-1 in fiery Madrid derby

Atletico Madrid's Alvaro Morata celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid at Metropolitan stadium in Madrid, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
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Soccer Football - LaLiga - Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid - Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - September 24, 2023 Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham in action with Atletico Madrid's Alvaro Morata and Nahuel Molina REUTERS/Isabel Infantes
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Overview

  • Alvaro Morata scored twice as Atletico Madrid beat rivals Real Madrid 3-1 on September 25, 2023.
  • Antoine Griezmann added a third goal for Atletico in a dominant performance over their crosstown rivals.
  • Toni Kroos scored a consolation goal for Real Madrid, who dropped to third place in the La Liga standings.
  • The result moves Diego Simeone's Atletico up to fifth position as they find their form this season.
  • The Madrid derby victory will provide a morale boost for Atletico after an inconsistent start to the 2023-24 campaign.