Real Madrid survived a late swarm of pressure to secure a battling 2-1 derby win away at Atletico Madrid.
Three points on the other side of Madrid means Los Blancos maintain their 100% winning record since the start of 2022/23 in domestic and European action.
Aurelien Tchouameni’s chipped pass was not cut out by Atletico and Rodrygo stole in behind to smash the visitors in front.
And Real Madrid are dancing! 🔥
Rodrygo fires Real Madrid in front in El Derbi ⚪ pic.twitter.com/ntFZJj51jm
— Premier Sports (@PremierSportsTV) September 18, 2022
With Real Madrid in cruise control, the defending champions eased off the pace in the second period, as Atletico laid siege late on.
Mario Hermoso scuffed home in the dying minutes, before the Spanish international was sent off in added time, as Atletico were unable to turn the tide.
Hermoso gives Atleti a lifeline! 👀
It went in off his shoulder, but nobody in the Metropolitano will mind! 🔴⚪ pic.twitter.com/HdzuSenGqu
— Premier Sports (@PremierSportsTV) September 18, 2022
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