One of the most extraordinary and dramatic Madrid derbies in recent La Liga history unfolded at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium on 27 September 2025, as Atletico Madrid produced a stunning second-half comeback to destroy unbeaten La Liga leaders Real Madrid 5-2 in a match that will be discussed for years to come. Julian Alvarez, who had scored a hat-trick against Rayo Vallecano just days earlier, scored twice in the second half, including a world-class free-kick and a penalty, as Atletico turned a 2-1 half-time deficit into an emphatic 5-2 victory. The result was seismic. Real Madrid, who had started the season with six consecutive wins, suffered their first defeat — opening the title race for rivals like Barcelona — and and saw their lead at the top of La Liga reduced significantly, while Atletico’s supporters celebrated one of the most memorable derby victories in the club’s recent history.
A First Half of Stunning Swings
The match was extraordinary from the very first minute. Atletico had the better of the opening exchanges, with Alexander Sorloth going close on two occasions, and their dominance was rewarded in the 14th minute when Robin Le Normand rose powerfully to head home Giuliano Simeone’s cross and give the home side a deserved lead. The Metropolitano was rocking, and Atletico looked in complete control.
But Real Madrid, with the quality of Kylian Mbappe and Arda Guler in their ranks, are never out of a game. A moment of individual genius from Guler, who played the ball perfectly into the path of Mbappe in the 25th minute, saw the French superstar fire past Jan Oblak with clinical efficiency to level the match. Then in the 35th minute, Guler added a goal of his own, converting Vinicius Junior’s pull-back with composure, to give Real Madrid a 2-1 lead they barely deserved based on the balance of play. Atletico had an Alvarez goal disallowed by VAR for a handball off Lenglet, but Sorloth hauled them level in the 45th minute plus three with a brilliant header from Koke’s cross to send the teams in at 2-2 at half-time.
Alvarez Destroys Real Madrid in the Second Half
The second half belonged entirely to Atletico Madrid and, above all, to Julian Alvarez. In the 50th minute, Arda Guler caught Nicolas Gonzalez with a high boot and, after a VAR review, a penalty was awarded. Alvarez stepped up and sent Courtois the wrong way, firing Atletico into a 3-2 lead. It was his fourth goal in four days.
Courtois produced an excellent save to deny Sorloth from extending the lead, but the goalkeeper was finally beaten again in the 64th minute when Alvarez lined up a free-kick from outside the box and produced a moment of absolute genius, curling the ball with precision over the wall and beyond Courtois’s desperate dive. The Metropolitano erupted. 4-2 to Atletico. Real Madrid were collapsing.
The final humiliation came in stoppage time when substitute Álex Baena slid a perfectly-timed pass through to Antoine Griezmann, who had also come off the bench, and the Frenchman coolly slotted past Courtois to complete the 5-2 rout. The final whistle brought scenes of wild celebration at the Metropolitano, with Diego Simeone’s side having produced one of the most dramatic and emphatic derby victories in recent Spanish football history.
The Significance of the Result
The 5-2 victory had enormous implications for the La Liga title race. Real Madrid, who had been seven points clear of their city rivals just days earlier, saw their lead cut dramatically by this single result. Atletico Madrid had won their third La Liga derby against Real in 2025, all by at least two goals, a stat that reflected a genuine shift in the balance of power between the two clubs in this particular fixture.
Match Summary and Key Stats
- Competition: Spanish La Liga 2025-26, Matchday 7
- Venue: Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid
- Date: 27 September 2025
- Attendance: 69,167
- Result: Atletico Madrid 5 – 2 Real Madrid
- Goals: Le Normand 14′, Sorloth 45+3′, Alvarez 50′ (pen), 64′, Griezmann 90+4′ (Atletico) | Mbappe 25′, Guler 35′ (Real Madrid)
- Man of the Match: Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the score of Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid on 27 September 2025?
Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid 5-2 in a stunning Madrid derby at the Metropolitano. Julian Alvarez scored twice in the second half, including a world-class free-kick, as Atletico turned a 2-1 deficit into an emphatic victory.
Who scored for Atletico Madrid in the derby?
Robin Le Normand (14′), Alexander Sorloth (45+3′), Julian Alvarez (50′ pen, 64′) and Antoine Griezmann (90+4′) scored for Atletico. Kylian Mbappe (25′) and Arda Guler (35′) scored for Real Madrid.
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