LaLiga

Atletico stun Real Madrid with historic 5-2 derby win as Alvarez shines

Julian Alvarez struck twice as Atletico Madrid roared back to crush Real Madrid 5-2 in a dramatic LaLiga derby at the Metropolitano, ending their rivals’ perfect start to the season. The electric atmosphere inside the stadium, packed with nearly 70,000 fans, fueled Diego Simeone’s men as they overturned a 2-1 deficit to claim a statement victory that lifted them to fourth place on 12 points. Despite the setback, Real Madrid remain league leaders on 18 points, two ahead of Barcelona, who have a game in hand.