Beating Real Madrid with this score was historic.
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The Metropolitano Stadium erupted in a cacophony of pure, unadulterated joy as the final whistle confirmed a historic night for Atlético Madrid. In a Madrid derby that will be remembered for generations, Diego Simeone’s side didn’t just defeat their storied rivals; they authored a legendary performance, overwhelming Real Madrid in a stunning 5-2 victory.
The first half was a classic, end-to-end battle that promised a tight contest, locked at 2-2. However, after the interval, the match transformed into a singular, dominant display by the hosts. A brace from Álvarez and a strike from the talismanic Griezmann completed a second-half blitz that left the visitors reeling.
Diego Simeone was full of emotion as Atleti beat Real Madrid 5-2… 🥹❤️ pic.twitter.com/hmQn2riT8x
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The scoreline was not just impressive; it was historic. For the first time in over 70 years, since 1950, Atlético Madrid had put five goals past Real Madrid in an official match, a feat achieved only three other times in their long and often lopsided rivalry.
Partidos oficiales en los que el Atlético de Madrid le hizo 5+ goles al Real Madrid:
5-0, con Vidal, el 23 de noviembre de 1947
5-1, con Helenio Herrera, el 12 de febrero de 1950
3-6, con Helenio Herrera, el 12 de noviembre de 1950
5-2, con Simeone, el 27 de septiembre de 2025— MisterChip (Alexis) (@2010MisterChip) September 27, 2025
The result also marked a rare and sobering moment for Real’s new manager, Xabi Alonso, whose team had only conceded five goals once before in his tenure—a painful memory from his time at Bayer Leverkusen. On this night, the red and white half of the capital celebrated a triumph of seismic proportions.
