Atlético took the lead in five minutes and punished Real Madrid again with another goal in the 18th minute. Afterwards, they barricaded themselves close to their area to try to attack, especially after Kross scored to make it 2-1. When he left the locker room after the break he repeated the script of the first attack making it 3-1. He then took control of the match and was the rightful winner.
Safe from the first shot by Kroos, poisoned after touching Koke. No problems stopping a header from Valverde. He could do little against the German cannon fire to close the gap. He aborted another consecutive whip from the white number 8. In the second half he again showed his strong hands to block a shot from Brahim.
FINAL GRADE: 9
A dagger from minute 1. It created the first corner of the match. He replaces many dangerous arrivals on the baseline with deep passes that allow Atlético to run. He gave up his place at Azpilicueta when Ancelotti put Rodrygo behind him.
FINAL GRADE: 8
It was very safe to stop Real Madrid’s first advance, without cracks afterwards, providing security. He avoided a goal in the second half by blocking Rodrygo’s shot.
FINAL GRADE: 8
He marked the territory with his first mark against Rodrygo. Almost scored with a header after a corner after ten minutes. Very careful to occupy the position left by Hermoso in his attack. Strength in duels. The red card was played in an action where he was forced to stop the Brazilian’s career. In the second half he continued to be the standard bearer of the defense until he couldn’t take it anymore.
FINAL GRADE: 9
He started to act as a midfielder when the ball was released. Defensively, in his usual third center position. He almost scored with a header from a corner in the second half that ricocheted off the crossbar.
FINAL GRADE: 8
He hit Morata with his right foot for the first goal. It started as torture for Real Madrid: after a gallop without a finisher, they joined the cause of the 2-0 lead. In the second half he continued to be unbalanced in his start as the fuel ran out.
FINAL GRADE: 8
He returned to direct surgery in the first half. He ruled with the ball and it wasn’t there. He left a lot of slingshot passes. The power only lasted until the break after more than a month of no activity.
FINAL GRADE: 8
Legs to beat Kroos. Too vertical to get out, he put a good ball to Saúl to make it 3-0. He ate up German threats in 2-1 action. It was difficult for him to combine the first part. There is no fatigue.
FINAL GRADE: 7
Waiting for pressure in Real Madrid’s inside game, he provided a delightful cross for Griezmann to make it 2-0. Very hard working, as always. Kepa denied him 3-0 after a good arrival. Another miracle was invented to help Morata to 3-1. At the level of its best days.
FINAL GRADE: 9
As always, floating between the middle and the front. Headbutt as the canons dictate the creation of the second. He didn’t make much contact with the ball in the first half, showing more in the second. He also applies himself defensively like few, if any, stars.
FINAL GRADE: 8
Total killer header to open the derby. He gave the team air by playing with his back and worked hard before signing his double with another great shot over his head. Defense solidarity.
FINAL GRADE: 9
He replaced Koke at half-time to play 5. He returned to his old position without complicating things and giving speed to the game.
FINAL GRADE: 8
He positioned himself as a winger to stop Rodrygo. He didn’t choose anything, he was a rock.
FINAL GRADE: 8
He fought with the center backs from his entrance. He had a chance to let go of a whip that licked the stick.
FINAL GRADE: 7
He moved to the right, complicating the white defense and helping out at the back.
FINAL GRADE: 7
He experienced his first derby in the last half and did not look away.
FINAL GRADE: 7
He surprised Ancelotti with his hasty start and Hermoso’s position. Then, until the break, he knew how to adapt when Real Madrid started to take possession. In the second half he completed his tactical bath.
