Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid in tense derby clash
Atletico midfielder Koke said the victory proved his side are capable of winning trophies.
In a tense La Liga derby clash on Sunday, Atletico Madrid defeated 10-man Real Madrid 2-1, leaving Jose Mourinho's side trailing leaders Barcelona by six points. Dean Huijsen received a red card early in the second half for pulling down Giuliano Simeone in the box, leading to a penalty that Alejandro Grimaldo converted, giving Atletico the lead.
Jonathan David scored the team's second goal. Antonio Rudiger scored a late consolation goal for Real Madrid. Atletico now stands in second place, five points behind leaders Barcelona and one ahead of Real Madrid, who suffered their second defeat of the campaign. The game's outcome hinged on Huijsen's red card. Real Madrid's coach Mourinho expressed frustration about challenges from Cristian Romero and Lee Kang-in in the first half, which he felt should have been red cards as well.
Atletico's victory demonstrated their capability to compete and win against top teams, according to midfielder Koke.
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