Atletico takes the derby
Atletico Madrid took the three points in the Madrid derby played at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. The match was decided in the 32nd minute when referee Soto Grado awarded a penalty in favor of Atletico after a VAR review.
The play occurred when Javi Galan centered the ball into the area and Aurelien Tchouameni stepped on Samu Lino. The referee consulted the images on the monitor and finally decided to award the penalty.
Julian took charge of executing the shot with a stunning calmness, using a ‘Panenka’ style that beat Courtois. The goal was the 17th for the Argentine striker, who had previously scored against Real Madrid with the Manchester City jersey.
Atletico’s team celebrated the victory, while Real Madrid was left with a sense of injustice. Javi Galan, protagonist of the penalty, commented that if the VAR had said it was a penalty, then it was. The Madrid derby is always an intense and passionate match, and on this occasion, it was no exception. Atletico Madrid showed its solidity and determination, and took the three points in a match that will be remembered for a long time.
