Alejandro Grimaldos second-half penalty gave Atletico Madrid a 1-0 lead over Real Madrid after visiting defender Dean Huijsen conceded a penalty and was sent off in La Liga on Sunday. Centre-back Huijsen was adjudged to have held back Giuliano Simeone as the midfielder attempted to burst through on goal inside the box, allowing Grimaldo to slot past Thibaut Courtois in the 53rd minute on the widemans 31st birthday. Six minutes later, Jonathan David prodded in Simeones delivery to double Atletis lead and put their opponents on course to trail leaders Barcelona by six points during the international break.Huijsens dismissal was part of a typically tense contest between the Liga heavyweights, including the sight of Madrid forward Jude Bellingham slapping his hand on the turf in pain after a bruising challenge with Cristian Romero during a tetchy first half.It happens, former Ireland centre-back Gary Breen told Premier Sports, defending Huijsen and Bellingham. Its a physical game of football. Theres no foul either way there. Theres no other intention there from the two players other than to win the ball.Table of ContentsAtleti vs Real Madrid: Why Bellingham fumed at RomeroAtletico Madrid team vs Real MadridMadrid team vs AtletiWhere to watch Atleti vs Real Madrid: TV channel, live online streamsAtleti vs Real Madrid: Why Bellingham fumed at RomeroBellingham was incensed at initially being booked after sliding in, with referee Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias then rescinding the England forwards card but cautioning defender Romero. Arias, who also had to deal with home coach Diego Simeone and counterpart Jose Mourinho being in characteristically animated form on the sidelines, consulted his monitor before showing Huijsen a straight red card. Atleti will move second should they win, a point above Madrid and Real Betis and five behind Barca, who have won each of their first seven league games of the season. Atletico Madrid team vs Real MadridAtleti starting XI: Oblak, Pubill, Romero, Hancko, Giuliano, Llorente, Johnny, Grimaldo, Kang-In Lee, Baena, DavidSubstitutes: Musso, Le Normand, Dominguez, Martinez, Obed Vargas, Mendoza, Koke, Hjulmand, Castillo, Lookman, Arnau Ortiz, AlvarezMadrid team vs AtletiReal Madrid starting XI: Courtois, Dumfries, Konate, Huijsen, Cucurella, Valverde, Tchouameni, Guler, Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, MbappeSubstitutes: Lunin, Brahim Diaz, Alexander-Arnold, Asencio, Camavinga, Diomande, Espi, Carreras, Endrick, Bernardo Silva, Pitarch, RudigerWhere to watch Atleti vs Real Madrid: TV channel, live online streamsKick-off on Sunday was at 15:15 BST (10:15 ET / 07:15 PT), with live coverage in the UK on Premier Sports 1 and streaming available on a vast range of devices via the Premier Sports app.A Premier Sports subscription costs �120 a year, �11.99 per month on a 12-month contract or �16.99 per month with 30 days cancellation notice required.Heres the full list of La Liga international broadcasters. Topics Atletico Madrid Jose Mourinho Kylian Mbapp Kylian Mbappe LaLiga Real Madrid CF Vinicius Junior Yan Diomande Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid LIVE: Grimaldo scores penalty after Huijsen red card Jon Fisher 20th September, 2026 Atletico vs Real Madrid: Confirmed teams, full line ups in La Liga Ben Miller 20th September, 2026 Sevilla v Barcelona: Confirmed team news and line-ups Lauren Lister 19th September, 2026 Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Jon Fisher 19th September, 2026 Sevilla v Barcelona: Preview, expected line-ups, stats Ben Miller 19th September, 2026 Barcelona 7-2 Racing Santander: Stunning Barca performance keeps perfect start intact Tom Rostance 16th September, 2026
