Morata Brace Leads Atletico Madrid to Derby Triumph Over Real Madrid
Atletico End Real's Perfect Start to La Liga Season
A deserved victory for Atletico, who were smarter and more ruthless than their rivals
Madrid, Spain - Alvaro Morata scored twice as Atletico Madrid defeated city rivals Real Madrid 2-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday. The result ended Real's 100% start to the La Liga season and moved Atletico up to fifth in the table. It was a rare but fully deserved derby win for Atletico, who were the better team throughout. They were more organized in defense and more creative in attack, and they took their chances when they came. Morata opened the scoring in the 29th minute with a clinical finish after being played in by Angel Correa. The striker then doubled Atletico's lead in the 83rd minute with a powerful header from a corner. Real Madrid had their chances to get back into the game, but they were wasteful in front of goal. Karim Benzema had a great opportunity to equalize in the second half, but he headed wide from close range. The win was a major boost for Atletico, who have now won three of their last four games in all competitions. They will now be looking to build on this momentum when they travel to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey on Thursday. For Real Madrid, it was a disappointing night. They will be looking to bounce back when they host Osasuna in La Liga on Wednesday.
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