Jonathan Davids finish and Alejandro Grimaldos penalty sent Atletico Madrid second in La Liga as 10-player Real Madrid suffered their second defeat of Jose Mourinhos second spell in charge by losing at the Metropolitano Stadium. Grimaldo coolly beat Thibaut Courtois from the spot on the wing-backs 31st birthday, striking after Dean Huijsen was sent off to give Diego Simeones side a 53rd-minute lead as part of a typically tense contest featuring several flashpoints involving the home boss and counterpart Mourinho. David found ample space inside the box six minutes later to slide in and meet Giuliano Simeones cross for the second, celebrating with his manager and teammates as Atleti put themselves on course to move a point above Madrid and five behind leaders Barcelona.Antonio Rudiger gave Madrid hope with an expert 89th-minute header from Bernardo Silvas free-kick, but Atleti held on to condemn Los Blancos to a second defeat in three away matches. Table of ContentsAtleti vs Real Madrid: Huijsen red card changed gameAtletico Madrid team vs Real MadridMadrid team vs AtletiAtleti vs Real Madrid: Huijsen red card changed gameDespite the fiery nature of the encounter, neither side had a meaningful attempt until the 40th minute of a game that turned on Huijsens dismissal.The centre-back was adjudged to have pulled Simeone when the midfielder was clear inside the box in a challenge described as a moment of madness by former Madrid winger Steve McManaman. He just got caught with a 50-yard ball behind him, said McManaman (via ESPN), who also praised Simeones decision to send Koke on at half-time to mark Vinicius Junior. One goal changes the whole game. 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, Rudiger 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 v Real Madrid as it happened: Stats and updates as Blancos are beaten Jon Fisher 20th September, 2026 Atletico vs Real Madrid: David puts hosts 2-0 ahead after Huijsen red card Ben Miller 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
