Atlético Madrid beat Real Madrid 2-1 after VAR red card

Atlético Madrid defeated Real Madrid 2-1 in a feisty derby to move above their rivals into second place in La Liga, five points behind leaders Barcelona. The match turned after Real defender Dean Huijsen was sent off following a VAR review for pulling down Giuliano Simeone during a clear run on goal, with Atlético awarded a penalty that Alejandro Grimaldo converted in the 53rd minute. Jonathan David doubled Atlético’s lead six minutes later by finishing Simeone’s cross, extending his scoring run to three consecutive matches. Antonio Rüdiger pulled one back for Real in the 89th minute, but Atlético held on despite late pressure; the match also featured a contentious first-half clash involving Cristian Romero and Jude Bellingham, with Atlético registering 18 shots to Real’s eight.