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Sports · 20 September 2026

Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid 2-1 in a feisty derby

Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid 2-1 in a feisty derby

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Atletico Madrid's 2-1 win saw them ascend to second position in La Liga, surpassing their rivals. The turning point came when Dean Huijsen was sent off after a VAR review, leading to a penalty for Atletico. Real Madrid remain six points adrift of frontrunners Barcelona, who boast a perfect record.

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