Real Madrid suffers defeat "with ten players" against Atletico in La Liga.
Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David scored two goals in the second half to secure Atlético Madrid's 2-1 victory over Real Madrid on Sunday at the Metropolitano Stadium in a thrilling La Liga clash.
David doubled Atlético's lead five minutes later with a close-range shot following a run by Simeone down the right flank.
Antonio Rüdiger scored a header for Real Madrid from a free kick in the 89th minute, but the response came too late.
Atlético Madrid moved ahead of Real Madrid in the standings, now sitting in second place with 16 points, five points behind leaders Barcelona and one point ahead of Real Madrid and Real Betis.
Real Madrid was reduced to 10 men just 5 minutes into the second half.
Dean Huysen was sent off for fouling Giuliano Simeone inside the penalty area, giving Grimaldo the chance to score from the spot.
David doubled Atlético's lead five minutes later with a close-range shot following a run by Simeone down the right flank.
Antonio Rüdiger scored a header for Real Madrid from a free kick in the 89th minute, but the response came too late.
Atlético Madrid moved ahead of Real Madrid in the standings, now sitting in second place with 16 points, five points behind leaders Barcelona and one point ahead of Real Madrid and Real Betis.
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