ALVAREZ SHINES AGAIN AT THE METROPOLITANO, LEAGUE LEADERS REAL LOSE DERBY
Real Madrid came into the match looking to extend their unbeaten season, but it would be Atletico who put in the perfect performance today.
Real edged a lead twice early on, with goals from Kylian Mbappe and Arda Guler to make them two up against Robin Le Normand’s single.
But Atleti came back swiftly, and Julian Alvarez was the star player scoring two goals with Alexander Sorloth and Antoine Griezmann taking one apiece.
Those unanswered goals mean that Atletico are now fourth in the table, and it was a beautiful revival of form for Diego Simeone’s struggling side.
Real Madrid will be looking for answers to their repeated aerial struggles today, and they will leave today’s derby with regrets abound.
