Report: Atlético make history on a magical afternoon | OneFootball

A thrilling match at the Metropolitano, one that changes trends. The 5-2 victory against Real Madrid is more than just a win for Atlético; it's more than three points. It's a shift in trend and in the way we view this League.

In a derby, always theoretically very unbalanced in terms of favoritism, the Atlético family approached the match with a festive and comeback atmosphere... in the League. To bounce back after the experience against Rayo and now focusing on continuing the streak in the Champions League. The dominance of Atlético was tremendous from start to finish, and even scoring five goals, the wound to the whites could have been much greater due to the many chances we had.

With all that said, it's the first time in League history that Atlético has scored five goals against Real Madrid since 1950, which is quickly said and makes us realize the importance of what was experienced at the Metropolitano. Already in the 11th minute, Madrid's Belgian goalkeeper had to go all out against Sørloth, who was close to opening the scoring before the quarter-hour mark. Something that Le Normand achieved when Tchouameni lost sight of the ball and the French center-back finished off Giuliano's cross to make it 1-0.

It was from the middle of the first half when the downturn phase arrived for the red-and-whites and the Metropolitano stands. These were the moments the whites took advantage of to score their goals and turn the match around. First with a goal in the 25th minute by Madrid's French forward, taking advantage of a through pass from Güler, crossing it to Oblak. Later, it was the Turkish Arda Güler who scored in the 36th minute, after an error by Le Normand trying to clear.

But Atlético didn't lose face in the match, and in the last ten minutes before halftime, not only did they manage to equalize, but they were also close to taking the lead. The first chance ended up in the net, but the VAR disallowed it for a handball by Lenglet, nullifying the goal. It was the 42nd minute, and it didn't take long to score the goal that would count and make it 2-2. Sørloth was the protagonist of the action, in the 45+2, with a shot after a pass from Koke, once again masterful.

Even in the 45+7, a shot by the Norwegian was close to making it 3-2, in an action where Sørloth and Nico González sought the finish.

Second Half of Goals and Red-and-White Glory

In the second half, Atlético reaffirmed itself and managed not only to complete the comeback but also to deliver a heavy blow to Real Madrid and achieve a victory that is always more than a victory. Three points that are always more than three points, and now more than ever, because it's when we needed it the most.

Things soon turned in our favor, with a clear penalty by Güler on Nico González, with the Turk seeing yellow for the action, raising his foot too high trying to clear the ball but hitting the face of the Atlético player. Julián didn't want to waste the opportunity and scored the third goal of the match for Cholo's team and the first of the two goals he would score in the match. The second came soon after, in the 63rd minute, following a mistake by Sørloth against Courtois, which led to a subsequent foul on the edge of the area. A free kick that the Argentine star took advantage of to score his second and the fourth for Atleti, effectively sealing the match.

From there, the balls crossed into the Madrid area were well defended by the Atlético team, leaving no chance for a comeback. Koke was once again masterful, exercising his leadership, even in actions outside of the strict game. Like in the substitution of Sørloth, covering a good distance to embrace him and give him all the support, for a player who still needs all the support for his recovery for the cause.

Just like Griezmann, who had a boost, in the form of a goal, the fifth for Atleti, in the 90+4 minute, from a pass by Baena, just minutes after both had entered the field. One got the goal, and the other the assist. Wonderful.

A great match and a positive streak that continues, and which needs to be extended even further, now that the Champions League is coming again.

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