Atlético Madrid thrash Real Madrid as Julián Álvarez bags a brace | OneFootball

Julián Álvarez was the standout figure for Atlético de Madrid, who crushed Real Madrid 5-2 at home in the derby of the Spanish capital. The Argentine forward scored from a penalty and a free kick to take the lead, after a first half that ended tied with four goals on the scoreboard.

The team led by Diego Simeone, which also featured Nico González and Giuliano Simeone among the starters, had taken the lead through Robin Le Normand. The Merengue turned it around thanks to Kylian Mbappé and Arda Güler, while Alexander Sorloth leveled things again.

In the second half, Julián Álvarez made a difference from the penalty spot and extended the lead with a great free kick. Towards the end - and just to embellish the result - the substitute Antoine Griezmann secured decisive figures for a thrashing that will undoubtedly remain in the memory of the Atlético fans.

The victory left Atlético de Madrid, who brought on Nahuel Molina (with Juan Musso also on the bench), with 12 points and six behind Real Madrid. The leader, who had Franco Mastantuono on the field for only the last half hour, arrived with a perfect score.

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