Match Review

Atletico Madrid claimed a 2-1 win over Real Madrid in a La Liga fixture held at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, controlled through strong attacking pressure and disciplined possession.

Key Events and Turning Points

The turning point of the match arrived in the 52nd minute when Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen received a straight red card following a VAR review confirming a card upgrade.

Capitalizing on the numerical advantage immediately, Alejandro Grimaldo converted a penalty in the 53rd minute to put Atletico Madrid ahead.

Jonathan David extended the lead to 2-0 in the 59th minute, finishing off an assist from Giuliano Simeone Baldini.

Real Madrid fought back late in the 89th minute when Antonio Rüdiger scored from an assist by Bernardo Silva, but the hosts held on for the final whistle.

Statistical Overview

Atletico Madrid dominated possession and attacking metrics throughout the 90 minutes, recording 61% ball possession compared to Real Madrid's 39%.

  • Total Shots: Atletico Madrid 18, Real Madrid 8
  • Shots on Goal: Atletico Madrid 9, Real Madrid 3
  • Accurate Passes: Atletico Madrid 556, Real Madrid 337
  • Corner Kicks: Atletico Madrid 3, Real Madrid 1
  • Fouls: Atletico Madrid 19, Real Madrid 6
  • Yellow Cards: Atletico Madrid 2, Real Madrid 2
  • Red Cards: Real Madrid 1, Atletico Madrid 0
  • Goalkeeper Saves: Real Madrid 5, Atletico Madrid 2