Atletico Madrid wins Madrid derby 2-1 after red card

Atletico Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in the Madrid derby on September 20, 2026, with a second-half red card for Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen proving decisive. The win at the Metropolitano stadium moved Atletico to second place in the La Liga standings, while Real Madrid dropped to third. The match turned in the 53rd minute when Huijsen was sent off for pulling back Atletico forward Giuliano Simeone inside the penalty area. After a VAR review, referee Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias awarded a penalty and showed Huijsen a straight red card. Alejandro Grimaldo converted the spot kick, sending goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois the wrong way to give Atletico a 1-0 lead. Atletico doubled their advantage shortly after, with Jonathan David scoring in the 59th minute. David, on a season-long loan from Juventus, tapped in a cross from Giuliano Simeone, making him the first Atletico player in the 21st century to score in each of his first three La Liga appearances. The goal capped an efficient start for the Canadian international, who has now scored three goals in three matches. Despite being reduced to ten men, Real Madrid pulled a goal back late in the game.