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Walker can acknowledge it all he wants, but City's 114 charges aren't going away because players kept their heads down. • Bayern and Arsenal both played like they'd rather be anywhere else, which tracks for a midweek Champions League dead rubber. • Kargbo's back from the dead, which is fine, but Blackburn need him to actually change something rather than just exist on the bench. • PSG reminded Barcelona that even a good season means nothing when you run into a team that wants it more, especially in Paris. • Brighton are heavy favorites and shouldn't need to sweat a Conference League opener against a mid-table Czech side, so expect them to do exactly that. Walker can acknowledge it all he wants, but City's 114 charges aren't going away because players kept their heads down. • Bayern and Arsenal both played like they'd rather be anywhere else, which tracks for a midweek Champions League dead rubber. • Kargbo's back from the dead, which is fine, but Blackburn need him to actually change something rather than just exist on the bench. • PSG reminded Barcelona that even a good season means nothing when you run into a team that wants it more, especially in Paris. • Brighton are heavy favorites and shouldn't need to sweat a Conference League opener against a mid-table Czech side, so expect them to do exactly that.

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Atletico Madrid 2-1 Real Madrid: Courtois stands tall – Sofascore

By WAF News Desk September 21, 2026 6:08 pm Updated September 24, 2026 12:08 am 1 min read

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Atletico Madrid 2-1 Real Madrid: Courtois stands tall – Sofascore

Atletico Madrid 2-1 Real Madrid: Courtois stands tall Sofascore

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Atlético Madrid defeated Real Madrid 2-1 in a La Liga derby. Atlético reached a 2-0 advantage, with David scoring while Madrid were reduced to ten following a Huijsen red card. Real Madrid pulled one back through Rüdiger. The victory extends Atlético's winning run to three consecutive matches and moves them second in the league.

What we know

Atlético Madrid won the derby 2-1 at home.
Real Madrid's Huijsen received a red card during the match.
Atlético have now won three games in succession.

Why it matters

The derby result represents a significant setback for Real Madrid under their new management and strengthens Atlético's position in the title race. Atlético's momentum and second-place standing after three straight wins signals a competitive challenge in La Liga this season.

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