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- Julian Alvarez scored a brace as Atletico Madrid thrashed city rivals Real Madrid 5-2 in a gripping derby that handed the La Liga leaders their first loss after a perfect start to the season.
- Atletico’s aggressive start paid off when Robin Le Normand opened the scoring with a header in the 14th minute.
- However, Kylian Mbappe burst through to level with an unstoppable strike from close range in a quick counter in the 25th minute, with Arda Guler netting a volley from a Vinicius Jr cross 11 minutes later to put the visitors in front.
- Alexander Sorloth’s header in added time before the break gave Atletico a boost and they regained the lead five minutes into the second half when Alvarez converted a penalty after Guler’s high boot clipped rival Nico Gonzalez on the face inside the box.
- After Alvarez extended their lead in the 64th minute with a sublime free kick into the top corner, substitute Antoine Griezmann sealed the win in a quick counter in added time.
- Diego Simeone’s Atletico move up to fourth place, with 12 points from seven games – six points behind Real.
- Real Madrid had won their previous six league matches and hold a two-point advantage over champions Barcelona, who can move top of the table if they beat Real Sociedad on Sunday.
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