Atlético Madrid vs Real Madrid 2023:
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Real Madrid’s defense was by no means stellar in their dismal 3-1 loss to Atletico Madrid on Sunday, leaving them without the contemporary tools required to advance. As usual, the seasoned David Alaba was to blame for Los Blancos’ weak counterattacks as he let up his first La Liga points of the year with nearly similar headers from his cross-city opponents.
Alvaro Morata pounced on the chance within four minutes, putting the ball beyond Kepa Arrizabalaga’s grasp and rattling the net. Shortly after, Saul and Antoine Griezmann combined to head the ball into the bottom corner as the home team added two more goals. The France star had a chance to add a third goal, but Kepa stopped him.
Toni Kroos responded effectively by switching from his left to right foot before Jan Oblak was put to the test from outside the box, but Madrid’s comeback hopes were dashed once more as Atletico Madrid doubled their lead with two minutes left in the second half, and Morata completed his hat trick with another free header.
Shortly after, Carlo Ancelotti made adjustments, bringing in new players and switching back to his preferred 4-4-2 system in an effort to retake the lead. As a result, the visitors increased their building. Rodrigo and Aurelien Tchouameni both missed wide, while Joselu created trouble in the box.
The crucial goal, though, never materialized, and Atletico seemed content to defeat their tenacious foes.
