Overview

• Atlético overturned a 2-1 first‑half deficit at the Metropolitano, with Julián Álvarez scoring a penalty and curling in a free‑kick before Antoine Griezmann added a stoppage‑time fifth.
• Robin Le Normand headed the opener, Kylian Mbappé equalised, Arda Güler put Real ahead, and Alexander Sørloth restored parity in first‑half stoppage time.
• The victory lifted Atlético provisionally to fourth on 12 points, while Real stayed on top with 18, with Barcelona able to overtake if they win on Sunday.
• Reports highlighted Real’s problems dealing with crosses and physical play, including Güler’s high-boot foul on Nico González that yielded the decisive penalty.
• Nearly 70,000 watched Atlético score five against Real in a league derby for the first time since 1950, producing the first seven‑goal LaLiga Madrid derby since 1963 as both teams turn to Champions League duties next week.