Atletico Madrid beat 10-man Real Madrid 2-1 in La Liga derby
Dean Huijsen’s second-half dismissal helped Atletico secure victory, moving them into second place according to Al Jazeera.
Atletico Madrid defeated Real Madrid 2-1 in a La Liga derby on Sunday after Real defender Dean Huijsen was sent off early in the second half following a VAR review.
Huijsen was dismissed after pulling down Giuliano Simeone as the Atletico forward ran through on goal. Alejandro Grimaldo converted the resulting penalty to put Atletico ahead.
Jonathan David doubled Atletico’s lead in the 59th minute, finishing Simeone’s low cross for his third goal in three matches.
Real Madrid reduced the deficit late when Antonio Rudiger headed Bernardo Silva’s cross past Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak, but Atletico held on for the win.
Al Jazeera reported that Atletico moved into second place, five points behind leaders Barcelona and one point ahead of Real Madrid, who suffered their second defeat of the campaign.
