""We knew how special today was, it was a derby and we needed to take the three points to reduce the difference with those at the top. We had control of the game and the team never stopped going forward. We created lots of scoring chances and were able to convert them.""
""At the end, each penalty is a new shot, each game is a new opportunity.""
""I have many emotions. This season started with difficulties, but thanks to the efforts of so many people we are now doing a marvelous job.""
Julián Álvarez scored two goals to power Atlético Madrid to a 5-2 derby victory over Real Madrid, converting a penalty early in the second half and adding a curling free kick. Kylian Mbappé scored as Madrid had built a 2-1 lead before Álvarez put the hosts ahead 3-2. The result handed Xabi Alonso his first La Liga defeat of the season and moved Atlético into fourth place, six points behind Madrid. Álvarez referenced the derby’s importance and the team’s sustained attacking control. Simeone showed visible emotion after the second goal.
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