AFCON 2025
Atletico Madrid secured a stunning and historic 5-2 rout of fierce rivals Real Madrid in the La Liga derby on Saturday.
The emphatic scoreline, marking the first time in 75 years that Atlético has netted five goals against their neighbours, handed manager Xabi Alonso his first league defeat of the season.
Julián Alvarez.#LaLigaHighlights pic.twitter.com/RnNp3gP5nh
— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) September 27, 2025
The match was a redemption story for Julian Alvarez, who had previously suffered a painful penalty mishap against Madrid. After Robin Le Normand opened the scoring for the hosts, Madrid briefly led 2-1 through goals from Kylian Mbappe and Arda Guler.
However, Alexander Sorloth levelled before the break, setting the stage for Alvarez’s second-half masterclass. He converted a penalty after Guler’s foul and then sealed the win with a brilliant curling free-kick.
Madrid’s Jude Bellingham had a notably quiet return to the starting line-up following his shoulder surgery.
La Liga Updated Results
Real Madrid remains the league leader with 18 points, but the loss tightens the top of the table. Barcelona can overtake them with a victory against Real Sociedad on Sunday. Atlético moved into fourth place, six points behind the leaders.
Here are the full results from Saturday’s La Liga action:
- Atlético Madrid 5 – 2 Real Madrid
- Villarreal 1 – 0 Athletic Bilbao
- Mallorca 1 – 0 Alavés
- Getafe 1 – 1 Levante
