Real Madrid won the derby of the capital, Madrid, by defeating its host and arch-rival Atletico Madrid, 2-1, in the top of the matches of the sixth stage of the Spanish Football League.
Sharjah 24 – Asaad Khalil:
Real Madrid continued its amazing start this season in various competitions, and settled the (Madrid derby) in its favour, after its precious 2-1 victory over its host and arch-neighbour, Atlético Madrid, in the top of the sixth stage matches of the Spanish Football League.
Real (the title holder) regained the lead again, after raising his score to 18 points, achieving the full mark so far, after winning all six matches he has played in the Spanish League this season so far, two points ahead of his closest rivals, his arch-rival Barcelona.
On the other hand, Atletico Madrid, who suffered their second loss in the championship this season, with 3 wins and one draw, stopped at 10 points, to remain in seventh place.
Despite Atletico’s field control for most of the first half, Real Madrid, who continued to miss veteran French star Karim Benzema due to injury, managed to bite his neighbor with two goals through Brazilian Rodrigo and Uruguayan Federico Valverde in the 18th and 36th minutes, respectively.
In the second half, Atletico Madrid reduced the difference to ignite the match in the last minutes, after (substitute) Mario Hermoso scored the home team’s only goal in the 83rd minute.
Atletico’s hopes of a tie – at least – were dealt a painful blow, after he had to play with ten men after Hermoso was sent off in the 90th minute for receiving a second warning.
With this victory, Real continued its series of victories in all competitions this season, after winning all nine of its meetings in various competitions so far.
While Real won its first six meetings in the Spanish League, it also managed to win the first two rounds of the group stage of the Champions League, which it also holds its title, as well as in the European Super match at the expense of Eintracht Frankfurt, at the beginning of the season.