Rampant Atlético Madrid equals club record with sixth straight unbeaten game against Real Madrid in a 5-2 thriller for the ages.
In a result that will be remembered for decades, Atlético Madrid wrote a new chapter in their rivalry with Real Madrid, securing a stunning 5-2 victory that was as historic as it was emphatic. The win at a raucous Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Saturday marks the first time since 1963 that seven goals were scored in a league derby between the two giants.
The match was a breathtaking spectacle from the first whistle. Defender Robin Le Normand gave the home fans a dream start with an early header, but Real Madrid clawed back with goals from Kylian Mbappé and Arda Güler to seize the lead. Undeterred, Atlético leveled just before halftime, with Alexander Sorloth continuing a remarkable trend by scoring yet another header against their rivals.
The second half belonged entirely to Atlético. Julián Álvarez took center stage, coolly converting a penalty before curling in a magnificent free-kick to become a rare two-goal set-piece hero. As the clock ticked down, substitute Antoine Griezmann rubbed salt in the wound, tapping in a fifth to complete the rout in injury time.
Beyond the stunning scoreline, the victory extends Atlético’s unbeaten run against their city rivals to six consecutive derbies—a joint club record that matches a legendary streak from 2013 to 2016, also engineered by the enduring leadership of manager Diego Simeone.
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