“Real Madrid were humiliated 5-2 by a Julian Alvarez-inspired Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano stadium as Xabi Alonso’s team failed their first major test in La Liga — the first time Atletico had put five goals past their city rivals since 1950. Robin Le Normand put Diego Simeone’s team in front with a 14th-minute header following some static Real defending. The visitors and league leaders responded through a 25th-minute effort from Kylian Mbappe after a fine pass from Arda Guler, before the Turkey youngster gave them the lead in the 37th minute from a Vinicius Junior assist. …”
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