Five-Star Atlético Smash Real in Derby Chaos

The Metropolitano was shaking. The stands were bouncing. And when Antoine Griezmann slipped the ball under Thibaut Courtois deep into stoppage time, the place exploded. Atlético Madrid had just scored their fifth goal against their city rivals – a derby night that will live forever.

From Fear to Fireworks

It feels almost unreal that Atlético were 2-1 down at one stage. For years, fans have feared those collapses. But not this time. This time, Simeone’s men turned fear into fury and wrote one of their greatest derby stories.

They opened the scoring through Robin Le Normand, but Real Madrid struck back fast with two goals in eleven minutes. Normally, that would crush Atlético. Instead, it woke them up. Alexander Sørloth powered in a header to equalize before the break, and the roar from the south stand told everyone: Atlético weren’t done.

Alvarez Steps Up

The second half began with pure chaos. Julián Alvarez, who had missed a penalty just a week ago, stepped up from the spot after a foul on Nico González. This time, he made no mistake – 3-2. The stadium shook. Madrid’s unbeaten run suddenly felt fragile.

Minutes later, Alvarez curled in a brilliant free-kick to double the lead. Real Madrid’s defense looked lost, their confidence shattered.

The Manita Arrives

And then came the final blow. In Spain they call it a manita – “a little hand,” one goal for each finger. Fittingly, it was Griezmann who delivered it. Calm, clinical, devastating. Atlético 5, Real Madrid 2.

Simeone’s Masterpiece

The image of Diego Simeone, knees on the touchline and fists in the air, captured the night. His team didn’t just beat Real Madrid – they tore away the aura of invincibility. A side that arrived nine points clear left the Metropolitano bruised and humbled.

“No excuses, we weren’t good enough,” admitted Xabi Alonso afterwards. He was right. This wasn’t just a win for Atlético. It was a statement. The title race is alive. And so is Simeone’s Atlético.