Real Madrid is no longer undefeated in Liga. Leaders of the Spanish championship after six successes in as many meetings, the men of Xabi Alonso fell for the first time of the season, which is more, on the field of Atlético de Madrid, this Saturday, on the occasion of the 7th day. For this shock against the Colchoneros, the Spanish coach had decided to restart Jude Bellingham in the middle, with Tchouaméni and Valverde. Arda Güler was preferred to Mastantuono to accompany Vinicius and Mbappé in attack. On the opposing side, Antoine Griezmann began the meeting on the bench, Simeone preferring him the duo Sørloth -álvarez for offensive animation.
Pushed by its audience, Atlético jostled a much wait-and-see real and saw its good start to match being rewarded after only a quarter of the game. After a center of Simeone, Robin the Normand took over on Tchouaméni and catapult the ball from the head to the bottom of the Courois nets (14th, 1-0). A short -lived advantage since Real quickly responded, and as often, thanks to Kylian Mbappé. Launched on the back of Lenglet, the number 10 of Real was going to beat Oblak with a cross shot for the equalization … on the first opportunity of the White House (25th, 1-1). Banner, Arda Güler then turned into a scorer, taking up a center of Vinícius Júnior from the fly to give the visitors the advantage (36th, 1-2). Reversed, Atlético nevertheless did not abdicate. If Lenglet saw his goal be refused for one hand (44th), the equalization of Alexander Sorløth, of the head, was well validated (45th+3, 2-2). What conclude a very lively period.
Atlético drops Real Madrid
The second period did not fall into intensity and saw Atlético take over the lead, thanks to a penalty from Julián álvarez (51st, 3-2). The 2022 world champion, triple scorer against the Rayo Vallecano this week, even offered a double after a magnificent free kick, unstoppable for Courtois (63rd, 4-2). The entries of Mastantuono, Camavong and Rodrygo did not change anything at the end of this meeting, which even concluded with the first achievement of Antoine Griezmann, after 22 games without scoring (90th+4, 5-2).
With this slap (5-2), Xabi Alonso therefore knows his first setback with Real, all competitions combined, this season. A result that makes FC Barcelona happy, second, with two points behind. In the event of a victory against Real Sociedad this Sunday, the Blaugranas will lead the Liga. As for Atlético de Madrid, this founding success replaces them in the top 4 of the championship.
