Real Madrid edges out Atletico Madrid in a tense encounter
Madrid, Spain – Real Madrid overcame Atletico Madrid by a score of 2-1 in a thrilling La Liga clash at the Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano on Sunday. The match was characterized by intensity, yellow cards and a dramatic finish.
The first goal came in the 64th minute, courtesy of Éder Militão, who capitalized on a precise cross from Vinicius Junior to beat the Atletico goalkeeper. The Rojiblancos responded in the 90th minute with a goal from Ángel Correa, but it was not enough to salvage a draw.
The encounter was marked by tension from the outset, evident in the numerous yellow cards shown. Luka Modric, Rodrigo Le Normand, C. Gallagher, J. Alvarez and Marcos Llorente received yellow cards, while M. Llorente was sent off for a second yellow in the 90th minute.
Despite the numerous substitutions in the second half, both teams fought tooth and nail for victory. Real Madrid, with a one-goal advantage, remained calm to secure the three points.
Statistics:
* Possession: Atletico Madrid 51%, Real Madrid 49%
* Shots: Atletico Madrid 12 (4 on target, 2 off target), Real Madrid 11 (4 on target, 3 off target)
* Corners: Atletico Madrid 5, Real Madrid 5
* Fouls: Atletico Madrid 11, Real Madrid 11
* Yellow cards: Atletico Madrid 4, Real Madrid 1
* Red cards: Atletico Madrid 1, Real Madrid 0
Substitutions atletico madrid: at minute 46 Koke came in and N. Molina went out., at minute 56 S. Lino came in and A. Sorloth went out., at minute 70 A. Correa came in and C. Gallagher went out., at minute 75 J. Galan came in and R. Mandava went out., at minute 75 R. Riquelme came in and J. Alvarez went out.
Substitutions real madrid: at minute 86 Lucas came in and L. Modric went out., at minute 88 Endrick came in and Vinicius Junior went out., at minute 90 F. Garcia came in and Rodrygo went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Atletico Madrid
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