"Julian Alvaraz scored twice as Atletico Madrid came from behind to beat Real Madrid 5-2 in a LaLiga thriller at the Estadio Metropolitano. Alvarez scored twice in the space of 12 second-half minutes on Saturday, as Atletico snapped Xabi Alonso's winning start to life with Los Blancos. The hosts went ahead in the 14th minute as Robin Le Normand rose above Aurelien Tchouameni to meet Giuliano Simeone's cross and score with a fine header."
"Then, it was time for the Alvarez show. Diego Simeone's team were awarded a penalty as Nicolas Gonzalez was caught in the face by a high boot from Guler, with Alvarez duly putting away the spot-kick. The Argentina international then sent a fabulous free-kick beyond Courtois in the 63rd minute, and as Madrid pressed for a way back into the contest, they were caught cold on the counter as Antoine Griezmann slotted home in injury time."
"Atleti had endured a slow start to the campaign, but this was certainly their best performance of 2025-26 to date. They were good value for the three points after registering 2.31 expected goals (xG) to their visitors' figure of 0.58, also edging the shot count by 13 to six. Alvarez, who scored a hat-trick in their midweek win over Rayo Vallecano, led the way with a couple of dead-ball efforts."
Julian Alvaraz scored twice in the second half as Atletico Madrid recovered from an early deficit to defeat Real Madrid 5-2 at the Estadio Metropolitano. Robin Le Normand put Atletico ahead with a header before Arda Guder set up Kylian Mbappe to level for Los Blancos. Guler then gave Real the lead with a late-arriving half-volley. Alexander Sorloth equalised on the stroke of half-time. Nicolas Gonzalez was fouled for a penalty that Alvarez converted, and Alvarez later scored a 63rd-minute free-kick. Antoine Griezmann finished a late counter, and Atletico registered 2.31 xG to Real’s 0.58.
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