September 27, (THEWILL) — Real Madrid suffered their first defeat of the 2025/2026 campaign in devastating fashion, losing 5-2 to city rivals, Atlético Madrid, at the Metropolitano Stadium. The result ended Los Blancos’ perfect seven-match winning streak and delivered a harsh reality check in what proved their most challenging test of the season to date.
Diego Simeone’s side dominated proceedings from the opening whistle, with Alexander Sørloth missing an early chance before Robin Le Normand opened the scoring in the 14th minute. The defender capitalised on poor Real Madrid defending from a Julián Alvarez set piece, heading home after Giuliano Simeone’s cross found him unmarked in the penalty area.
Kylian Mbappé restored parity with his 10th goal of the season just before the half-hour mark, converting after Arda Güler’s precise through ball. Real Madrid then took the lead when Vinícius Júnior’s excellent wing play set up Güler to fire past Jan Oblak with a composed half-volley finish.
However, Atlético refused to capitulate and equalised through Sørloth’s powerful header in stoppage time before the interval. The hosts regained their advantage early in the second period when Alvarez converted from the penalty spot after Güler fouled Nico González, before the Argentine doubled his tally with a superb free kick that curved over the defensive wall.
Antoine Griezmann added further misery for Xabi Alonso’s men with a fifth goal in the 94th minute, completing a comprehensive victory that extends Real Madrid’s winless run against their neighbours to seven La Liga encounters. The win moves the Spanish capital outfit to 4th position in the league standings.
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