Real Madrid had been on course to make it seven wins from win in La Liga, but they have now been pegged back by Atletico Madrid in the Madrid derby at the RiyadhAir Metropolitano.
Atleti have threatened in the opening stages, and Alexander Sorloth wasted a big chance to score the opener as he waited too long to shot, which allowed Eder Militao to make a crucial last man challenge on the Norwegian striker. Despite this, Real Madrid saw their defence breached soon after as Robin Le Normand headed home from close range following a lovely cross from the right by Giuliano Simeone.
However, Real Madrid were not behind for long, despite having been dominated in the minutes after Atleti scored. Arda Guler played Kylian Mbappe in behind, and La Liga’s top scorer made no mistake to make it 1-1. And 10 minutes later, the first half comeback was complete as Guler netted from a Vinicius Junior cross.
But unfortunately for Real Madrid, they could not hold the lead until half time. Koke Resurreccion delivered a cross into the box that was headed home by Sorloth, who made no mistake this time.
🚨🇪🇸 SORLOTH EQUALIZES JUST BEFORE HALFTIME FOR ATLETICO MADRID !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Atlético Madrid 2-2 Real Madrid.pic.twitter.com/zy5OgnUBMW
— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) September 27, 2025
SORLOTH EQUALIZES FOR ATLETI AND IT’S 2-2! WHAT AN INSANE FIRST HALF IN THE MADRID DERBY 😱 pic.twitter.com/Kq1zJicwio
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) September 27, 2025
It’s a sublime cross from Koke, who puts the ball perfectly on Sorloth’s head, and he headed past Courtois to ensure that Atleti would go into the interval with a share of the spoils.
