Real Madrid outlasted their city rivals Atletico Madrid in a tightly contested 2-1 win at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Tuesday night. The match was devoid of clear-cut chances, but both teams created fleeting momentum throughout.
Rodrygo scored the first goal just three minutes into the game, with a beautifully timed run that left Atletico’s Javi Galan and Jose Maria Gimenez struggling to cope. The Brazilian winger received an excellent pass from Federico Valverde, who capitalized on over-eager positioning from Galan.
The second half saw another fine individual strike from Real midfielder Julián Alvarez, who fired a powerful shot past the despairing Thibaut Courtois from an unappealing angle. The goal showcased the Argentine forward’s textbook technique and perfect execution.
Atletico equalized through Brahim Diaz’s second-half winner, but it was not enough to overcome Real Madrid’s early lead and late dominance. The match will be remembered for its intensity and quality football, with both teams creating chances throughout despite the lack of clear-cut scoring opportunities.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6175766/2025/03/04/rodrygo-alvarez-goals-real-madrid-atletico-madrid