"Atletico Madrid produced a dazzling attacking display as they put their underwhelming start to the season firmly behind them with a 5-2 derby victory over fierce rivals Real Madrid. There had been growing speculation coming into the game over the future of long-serving Atletico boss Diego Simeone, after his side took just nine points from their first six LaLiga games. By stark contract, Xabi Alonso had overseen a perfect six wins from six to put Real Madrid two points clear of Barcelona in the table."
"However, that run was to be ended in emphatic fashion at the Metropolitano as Simeone answered his critics in style. The hosts took the lead courtesy of Robin Le Normand, who nodded home Giuliano Simeone's teasing cross after a quarter of an hour. Atletico dominated the opening proceedings so it came entirely against the run of play when Kylian Mbappe was played through by Arda Guler."
"Despite having barely touched the ball in the game, the Frenchman made no mistake as he sprinted down on goal, lashing a fine drive beyond the dive of Jan Oblak to level the score. It sparked Los Blancos to life. Guler then went from provider to scorer as he fired in a wonderfully controlled half-volley finish after some dazzling footwork from Vinicius Jr bamboozled two Atletico defenders."
Atletico Madrid produced a dazzling attacking display to beat Real Madrid 5-2, leaving behind a poor start to the season. Diego Simeone faced scrutiny after nine points from six LaLiga games, while Real had won six straight under Xabi Alonso. Robin Le Normand opened the scoring with a header from Giuliano Simeone's cross. Kylian Mbappe equalised after a counterattack, then Arda Guler set up and scored to put Real ahead. Clement Lenglet's apparent Atletico equaliser was ruled out for handball, and Alexander Sorloth then headed Atletico level before a first-half stoppage-time moment. Guler later conceded a penalty after a high boot on Nicolas Gonzalez.
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