Madrid (EFE). — Atlético de Madrid recovered their best form to thrash Real Madrid 5-2 at the Metropolitano, ending Xabi Alonso’s seven-game winning streak this season.
Julián Álvarez scored twice, while Robin Le Normand, Alexander Sorloth, and Antoine Griezmann also found the net.
Barcelona now has the chance to claim the top spot in LaLiga EA Sports in their match at Montjuic against Real Sociedad, following Real Madrid’s first defeat of the season.
Real Madrid struck first in the opening half, with Le Normand’s goal proving efficient, thanks to two key shots from Kylian Mbappé and Arda Güler. Atlético equalized in added time through a Sorloth header.
Brazilian defender Éder Militao was forced off at halftime due to discomfort in his left ankle, leaving Raúl Asencio to take his place in central defense.
Militao had injured his ankle three minutes into the match while blocking a clear chance from Sorloth.
Despite treatment and playing the remainder of the first half limping, he could not continue after halftime.
Xabi Alonso will await test results to determine if the injury is serious, adding to defensive absences already affecting the team, including Trent Alexander-Arnold, Antonio Rüdiger, and Ferland Mendy.
In the second half, Atlético dominated.
Güler converted a penalty to give them the lead in the 51st minute, and Julián Álvarez doubled the advantage with a brilliant free-kick goal in the 63rd minute.
Antoine Griezmann sealed the 5-2 win with a goal in added time, sending the red-and-white fans into celebration.
With this victory, Atlético reduces the gap with Real Madrid to six points in the standings. EFE
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