Atlético Madrid Triumph in Madrid Derby, Ending Real Madrid's 100% La Liga Start
Madrid's Latest Clash Ends in Favor of the Rojiblancos
Morata Nets Brace as Atlético Secures Deserved Victory
WEB SUN 24 Sept 2023 Spanish La Liga Atlético Madrid 3 Real Madrid 1 Morata 4 46 Griezmann 18 FT HT 2-1.
In a thrilling encounter that lived up to its billing, Atlético Madrid emerged victorious in the latest edition of the Madrid derby. A determined performance and clinical finishing propelled the Rojiblancos to a well-deserved 3-1 triumph over their city rivals, Real Madrid.
Leading the charge for Atlético was Álvaro Morata, who netted a brace to put his team in control. The former Real Madrid forward's goals came in the 4th and 46th minutes, giving Atlético a comfortable advantage early on and after halftime.
Also finding the back of the net for the victors was Antoine Griezmann. The French striker's goal in the 18th minute was a moment of brilliance, as he pounced on a loose ball and fired a stunning strike into the top corner.
Real Madrid, despite their impressive start to the season, were unable to match Atlético's intensity and accuracy on the night. Their only goal came from Karim Benzema in the 89th minute, which proved to be nothing more than a consolation.
The victory marks a significant setback for Real Madrid, who had won all of their previous La Liga games this season. It also boosts Atlético's own title hopes, as they move up to third in the table.
Álvaro Morata's goals on Sunday marked his 13th and 14th of the season, making him one of the leading scorers in La Liga. His impressive form and the overall performance of Atlético Madrid will undoubtedly raise concerns for Real Madrid and their manager Carlo Ancelotti.
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