Real Madrid Wins "Infamous" Derby Against Atlético

08 January 2026at21:20

King Abdullah International Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, hosted a derby clash between Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid, described as "the worst in recent years," which paved the way for a Clásico final. Real Madrid emerged victorious with a 2-0 win in the match.

Real Madrid's Federico Valverde opened the scoring with a superb shot just 78 seconds into the game, while Rodrygo contributed to the second goal that sealed the match's outcome. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois also stood out as a "savior" for Real Madrid thanks to his crucial saves.

In contrast, Vinicius Junior's performance drew strong criticism, described as "passing without pain or glory" and "a player fighting against everything and everyone." His recent record shows one goal and two assists in 16 matches.

Atlético, on the other hand, displayed "more will than success" in the game, and despite their efforts, it was felt they "deserved better luck" in the encounter.

Q&A

What was Vinicius Junior's performance like in Real Madrid's derby win?

Vinicius Junior's display drew strong criticism, described as "passing without pain or glory" and "a player fighting against everything and everyone," with his recent record showing one goal and two assists in 16 matches.