Atletico Madrid achieved an unprecedented feat after 75 years

28/09/2025 02:01:00 PANDATV

Atletico Madrid made history by defeating Real Madrid 5-2 at Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano, marking the first time in 75 years they scored five goals against their city rivals.

Atletico Madrid created a memorable evening at Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano when they beat Real Madrid 5-2 on September 27. This was not only an emotional Madrid derby but also a historic moment in Spanish football, as it was the first time in 75 years Atletico scored five goals against their cross-town rival.

The last time this happened was in 1950, when Atletico, led by the legendary Helenio Herrera, defeated Real Madrid 6-3. Since then, through many generations and hundreds of encounters in La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and Europe, Atletico had not been able to replicate this milestone. It was only when Diego Simeone and the current generation of players stepped into the fiery 2025 derby that the 75-year record was finally broken.

Real Madrid’s winning streak ended, exposing a fragile defense

The match was intense from the start with four goals scored in the first half. Robin Le Normand put Atletico ahead, but Real quickly turned the game around thanks to Kylian Mbappé and Arda Güler. Just when many thought Real would dominate, Alexander Sorloth unexpectedly leveled the score 2-2 right before halftime.

In the second half, the momentum completely shifted to the home side. Julian Alvarez impressed with a brace, scoring a precise penalty and a stunning free kick, before Antoine Griezmann sealed the 5-2 victory, ending an unforgettable derby night.

Atletico scores five goals against Real Madrid for the first time in 75 years

This win means more than just three points. It reflects Atletico’s remarkable progress under Simeone, as the team continues to show resilience in big matches and capitalize on opponents’ mistakes. With this victory, Atletico extended their unbeaten Madrid derby streak to six games, matching the club’s best record set in 2016.

For Real Madrid, this defeat ended their perfect winning run this season. Their fragile defense and individual errors proved costly. Above all, this derby will be remembered as a historic moment for Atletico.

Rojiblancos fans had waited 75 years to see their beloved team score five goals against Real in an official match, and this 5-2 triumph will surely be remembered as a new symbol of Madrid football.

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