Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid, Madrid Derby Highlights: Real Madrid’s continued their improvement under Santiago Solari with another convincing win over city rivals Atletico Madrid by a margin of 3-1 on Saturday. Gareth Bale scored his 100th Real Madrid goal as they beat Atletico in the Madrid derby to overtake their rivals into second place.
Real went ahead in the 16th minute when Casemiro slotted home a spectacular overhead volley but Antoine Griezmann equalised a little bit later. However, Sergio Ramos restored the lead with a penalty while Bale converted in the second half to complete the rout. Atletico ended with 10 men after Thomas Partey was shown a second yellow card.
Full Time: Real Madrid 3-1 Atletico Madrid
Goals from Casemiro, Sergio Ramos (Pen) and Gareth Bale are enough to secure 3 points on the road for Real Madrid. Gareth Bale scored his 100th goal for the visitors. Real move into the second spot in La Liga table
87mins
Another chance for Real as Karim Benzema whips in a cross for Bale at the back post but the Welshman puts his header over. Another chance goes begging by. 3 mins likely to be added on. RMA 3-1 ATM
RED CARD
Poor challenge by Thomas Partey on Kroos. Second Yellow for him and he is off-Atletico are down to 10 men. RMA 3-1 ATM
GOAAAALLLLL!
GOAL! Gareth Bale has scored! Wonderful finish from the left foot to slot it past Oblak. Real Madrid stretches their lead by 2 goals. RMA 3-1 ATM
75 mins
Kalinic comes on for Morata. Saul goes into the book now. RMA 2-1 ATM
Past the hour-mark
62 mins gone and plenty of late challenges, which aren't intimidating Real, they are merely giving them rest and frustrating the crowd. RMA 2-1 ATM
Substitution
Gareth Bale comes on for Vinicius Jr (5.5 km distance covered). An attacking change for the visitors. A change for the hosts as well as Vitollo replaces Lemar. RMA 2-1 ATM
55 mins
Morata Scores! But referee deems it as an OFFSIDE! VAR confirms the same- The goal does not stand- Morata is distraught! RMA 2-1 ATM
Chance for Morata
Alvaro Morata has a chance in the early mins of the second half. But a poor first touch lets him down. The shot is wide. RMA 2-1 ATM
Second Half begins
Saul gets the second half underway? How will Atletico Madrid respond? RMA 2-1 ATM
Half-Time
Half-Time: RMA 2-1 ATM A lively first half comes to an end. Real Madrid lead by a goal as Casemiro and Ramos find the back of the net. Greizmann with the one for the hosts. How will Atleti respond? Stay tuned for all live updates
PENALTY! GOAL
Vinicius Jr goes down in the box! Referee awards a penalty. VAR confirms it- Sergio Ramos steps up and slots it low into the left-hand corner past Oblak! Real lead again. RMA 2-1 ATM
36 mins
Ramos faces loud boos as he argues with the referee. Meanwhile, Kroos takes a good shot from the outside. RMA 1-1 ATM
30 mins
Atletico are keeping possession-buoyed by the huge cheers from the home fans. Wave after wave of attacks from Atleti. RMA 1-1 ATM
Atletico Madrid equalize!
Drama at Metropolitano: First the goal by Griezmann is disallowed as offside! But VAR comes into play & the decision is overturned. Atletico Madrid equalize. RMA 1-1 ATM
GOAL!
A spectacular overhead kick by Casemiro puts Real Madrid ahead in the 16th minute. Once again Atleti concede from a corner. All the defenders were busy marking Ramos and Casemiro found enough space to go for the ambitious effort. We were just telling you about it. Simeone is furious at the touchline. RMA 1-0 ATM
11 mins
Opening for Real as Luka Modric powers a header just wide of the post. No harm was done. The corners are piling up for Real. RMA 0-0 ATM
First Chance!
Partey makes a good run into the box and shoots with the left foot- but its wide. Atletico looking threatening early on. RMA 0-0 ATM
5 mins
Positive start from the Atletico. Right on the front foot from the start. But Real are unperturbed and are happy to sit back and let Atletico have the possession. RMA 0-0 ATM
KICKOFF!
Before the start of the Derbi we'll keep a minute of silence in memory of Isacio Calleja. Rest in peace! Real Madrid get the game going. Both sides are in their traditional colours. Most of the initial play is concentrated around the Real flank.
Teams in the middle
The two Sergio Ramos and Godín shake hands and their teammates follow suite. Kick off is imminent.
Warm-ups done
And players are making their way out of the tunnel. Atleti fans vigorously flying their scarves from the stands.
Players are out and about
They are doing their thing out in the middle with about half an hour to go before the match. Meanwhile, the two clubs have been tweeting their respective best goals.
Real Madrid XI:
Real Madrid Playing XI: Courtois, Carvajal, Ramos, Varane, Reguilon, Casemiro, Kroos, Modric, Vazquez, Vinicius, Benzema
Subs: Navas, Nacho, Mariano, Bale, Marcelo, Asensio, Ceballos
Atletico XI:
Playing XI: Oblak; Arias, Giménez, Godín; Lucas Hernández; Correa, Saúl, Thomas, Lemar; Morata, Griezmann
Subs: Adan, Filipe Luis, Juanfran, Rodrigo, Vitolo, Kalinic, Mollejo
Predictions?
Five of the last six league meetings have ended in a draw. But tonight promises to be a feisty affair as both teams will look for a win.
STAT ATTACK-
There have been 221 Madrid derby matches in all competitions, with Real winning 109 and Atletico 56.
Real have won 86 of the 161 league El Derbi Madrileño meetings, drawing 38, and Atletico have won just 39. Who will tonight? Stay tuned for all updates
Gorgeous Sight
The setting looks fabulous-
Real Madrid Arrive
The visitors have arrived at the ground as we slowly build up-
Hello and Welcome!
The Madrid derby is back this weekend as Atletico and Real resume their fierce rivalry today. With the two teams placed one above the other there is no love lost. Stay tuned for all the live updates.