Match ReportFootball EspanaUnverified source· 21 Sept 2026
Huijsen red card hands derby to Atlético
A VAR-reviewed dismissal and Jonathan David's finish swung a heated Madrid derby Atlético's way.
Atletico Madrid— – —
NS · La Liga
Real MadridCompetition
La Liga
Score
Atlético Madrid 2-1 Real Madrid
Scorers
Grimaldo (pen), David; Rüdiger
Venue
Atlético Madrid (home)
What happened. Atlético Madrid beat Real Madrid 2-1 in a fractious La Liga derby after Dean Huijsen was sent off for dragging down Giuliano Simeone, with Álex Grimaldo converting the penalty and Jonathan David adding a second.
- Antonio Rüdiger's late header pulled one back but Real could not find a leveller.
- Jude Bellingham had a card reversed after a VAR review in a heated contest.
- Both Atlético's goalkeeper coach and Real's assistant were sent off at half-time.
“Derby week in Madrid carries a special energy.”
— Diego Simeone
It was José Mourinho's first derby back in charge of Real Madrid, and it ended in defeat as Atlético build momentum.
In this story
D. Huijsen
