Atletico ride derby storm to beat 10-man Real Madrid 2-1
Atletico capitalized after Dean Huijsen’s red card and held off a late Real Madrid push to move above its city rival in the standings.
- On Sunday, September 20, 2026, Atletico Madrid defeated 10-man Real Madrid 2-1 at the Metropolitano after Dean Huijsen's 52nd-minute red card allowed Alejandro Grimaldo to convert a penalty, with Jonathan David doubling the lead.
- Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho admitted his team struggles to maintain control in matches, leaving them third in La Liga with 15 points, six behind leaders Barcelona after this defeat.
- Following the loss, Mourinho slammed referee Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias, presenting printed evidence claiming Cristian Romero and Lee Kang-in committed "clear red cards" that went unpunished in the first half.
- Real Madrid released a statement condemning "terrible refereeing," while Atletico Madrid responded on social media with a post titled "Stop Referee Harassment Now," as Diego Simeone labeled Mourinho's rant "unacceptable."
- Defender Ibrahima Konate suffered a knee injury on international duty, while midfielder Federico Valverde manages an ankle issue, adding selection pressure as Mourinho prepares for the upcoming Valencia match after the international break.
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Washington TimesReal Madrid calls for a new Spanish league president after criticizing Tebas' refereeing remarks
MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid called for a new Spanish league president on Tuesday, arguing that Javier Tebas’ comments against the club regarding refereeing complaints were “intolerable.”
Real Madrid called for a new president of La Liga Española, arguing that Javier Tebas’ comments against the club in relation to complaints about arbitration are “intolerable.”
Javier Tebas, president of LaLiga, rebutted the accusations made by José Mourinho, after the defeat by Real Madrid in the derivation against Atlético
The white club denounces that 'the professional football competition in Spain urgently needs a leader able to manage it and develop its full potential with the elementary duty of neutrality. It needs someone who understands the nature of its position'
The key player in the cream game will be forced to miss some of his team's matches after the damage sustained in the Madrid derby.
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