Real Madrid managed to win at Atletico Madrid’s headquarters during the Madrid Derby.
The Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid match held in Week 6 of La Liga 2022/2023, Sunday (18/9/2022).
Los Blancos secured victory with a narrow score of 2-1 in the match.
As predicted, the match at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano was hot with high tension.
Both teams risked prestige in 90 minutes on the field.
This time, Madrid took the lead by two goals through the action of Rodrygo (18′) and Federico Valverde (36′).
Atletico only rose in the second half, Mario Hermoso minimized the lag in the 83rd minute.
The match started straight away at a high tempo. Atletico play aggressively in front of their own supporters.
Real Madrid was quite difficult to find a gap in the first 10 minutes.
Atlético’s pressure at the beginning of the match did not produce results, Madrid slowly began to dominate the match.
The match was quite balanced until the 15th minute.
The 18th minute, Madrid scored a surprise goal. Rodrygo escaped into the penalty box to welcome Tchouameni’s cross.
Hard volley from close range. Goal! Atlético 0-1 Madrid.
Superior makes Madrid play increasingly loose. El Real’s attacks began to find gaps in the high-pressure line that the hosts applied.
36th minute, Madrid doubled their advantage.
Quick counter-attack, Vinicius penetrated from the left and fired from close range.
The ball hit the near post, rolled to the far post, and was greeted by Valverde who came from the second line.
Atletico are getting left behind, the score is 0-2 Madrid.
Atletico tried to get up in the rest of the first half. A number of opportunities were created, but Madrid still had Courtois.
The match was resumed at a tempo that was not much different from the first half.
Real Madrid seemed calmer in possession of the ball.
Atletico tried to increase the tempo, but continued to stalemate until the 60th minute.
Simeone also responded with a number of substitutions. The host looked frustrated.
The possession of the ball and the composure of the Madrid players were key in this match.
Until the 70th minute, Madrid tried to flow the ball from foot to foot, Atletico was difficult to get a counter-attack gap.
The same pattern continued until the 80th minute. Atletico keep trying, but Madrid’s defense is still very tight.
On the other hand, Madrid’s counter-attacks have not been maximized.
The 83rd minute, Atletico returned one goal. The scheme of corner kicks, Courtois made a mistake out of his area.
The ball then touched Hermoso’s shoulder and turned into the goal. Goal! Atlético 1-2 Madrid.
The tempo of the match heated up in the final 10 minutes. Atletico continue to try to attack, Madrid’s turn to be depressed.
4 minutes of added time is not enough for an extra goal.
The referee blew the long whistle. Score 2-1 for Real Madrid victory.
This victory maintains the perfect run of El Real who are still unbeaten with 18 points from 6 matches.
Real Madrid is 8 points ahead of Atletico Madrid in the La Liga standings.
