Atletico Madrid serve up derby lesson, Liverpool get a wake-up call, more

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Atletico Madrid delivered a commanding 5-2 victory over Real Madrid in the 241st Madrid derby, effectively ending Real Madrid's perfect La Liga start to the season. Robin Le Normand and Alexander Sorloth scored in the first half, with Julian Alvarez adding a penalty and a second goal in the second half. Antoine Griezmann sealed the emphatic win with a goal late in stoppage time, breaking his personal goal drought.

The match saw Real Madrid initially take a 2-1 lead, but Atletico dominated thereafter, scoring four unanswered goals and leaving their rivals unable to create significant chances in the second half. This result not only reshaped the dynamics of the La Liga table but also marked a psychological blow to Real Madrid, highlighting Atletico's resurgence in form and confidence.

Atletico's win comes at a crucial time as they prepare for a Champions League fixture against Eintracht Frankfurt, demonstrating their growing momentum in both domestic and European competitions. Meanwhile, Real Madrid’s defeat exposed tactical issues and mistakes, including a notable error leading to Griezmann’s late goal, symbolizing a shift in momentum within the league.

This derby result also has wider implications for the La Liga title race, as Barcelona’s upcoming matches could see the league leadership change hands quickly. Overall, Atletico’s clinical performance served as a stern lesson to their city rivals, reinforcing their status as serious contenders in this season’s competitions.