RIYADH – In a stunning reversal of fortunes, Atlético Madrid roared back from a halftime deficit to hand Real Madrid a decisive 5-2 defeat in the capital derby on Friday, September 27, 2025. The match, played at the Riyadh Air Metropolitan Stadium, ended Real Madrid’s unbeaten streak in LaLiga this season.
The game began according to the script for the league leaders, with Real Madrid establishing a 2-1 lead by the break. Goals from superstar Kylian Mbappé and Arda Güler seemed to have Carlo Ancelotti’s side in control.
However, the second half belonged entirely to Diego Simeone’s Atlético. The comeback was ignited by strikes from Alexander Sørloth and Robin Le Normand, turning the scoreline in their favor. Argentine forward Julián Álvarez then took over, netting twice—including a penalty—to seal the victory. Antoine Griezmann added a late fifth goal to complete the humiliation of their city rivals.
The result, fueled by critical defensive errors from Real Madrid, causes a significant shift in the early league standings. Atlético Madrid surges to fourth place with 14 points, while Real Madrid, despite still holding 18 points, slips to second place as their perfect start to the campaign comes to a dramatic end.
