Alonso Urges Real Madrid to Learn From Humbling 5-2 Derby Defeat
Atlético Madrid scored five goals for the first time in 75 years against Real Madrid, moving into fourth place and ending Real's perfect La Liga start, officials said.
- Atlético Madrid defeated Real Madrid 5-2 in the La Liga derby on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Metropolitano stadium.
- The match followed a background of Atlético's early season struggles and Real Madrid's unbeaten six-game winning streak, with high stakes for title contention.
- Atlético took an early lead through Robin Le Normand and Alexander Sørloth and overcame Real Madrid's temporary dominance and equalizers by Mbappé and Güler.
- Julián Álvarez scored a penalty in the 51st minute and added a curling free-kick in the 64th, with Antoine Griezmann securing the final goal, marking a historic derby win for Atlético.
- Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso acknowledged a deserved defeat, highlighting the team's lack of rhythm and intensity and urging patience to learn from the setback.
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