Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid 2-1 in a La Liga derby, with the match turning after Real played much of the second half with 10 men. Multiple outlets report the result at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano and describe the contest as tense or feisty.
The key incident cited across sources is a red card for Dean Huijsen after he brings down Giuliano Simeone in the penalty area early in the second half. Following the dismissal, Atletico scored twice in the second half through Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David. Real scored once in reply, but Atletico held on for the win.
With the victory, Atletico move above Real into second place, and Jose Mourinho’s side remain behind Barcelona in the league standings. Several reports say Real trail Barcelona by six points and that the defeat is Real’s second loss in seven games, while Atletico’s win places them close to the top, depending on how outlets phrase their position relative to rivals.
