Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid: Result, Arda Güler & Highlights | La Liga Derby 2024

Real Madrid defeated Atlético Madrid 3-2 in a thrilling La Liga derby at the Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday, March 22, 2026. The victory came despite a late red card for Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde and moves Real Madrid closer to league leaders Barcelona.

Atlético Madrid took the lead in the 33rd minute through Ademola Lookman, establishing an early advantage. However, Real Madrid responded emphatically in the second half, with Vinícius Júnior converting a penalty in the 52nd minute to level the score. Just three minutes later, Federico Valverde put Real Madrid ahead, capitalizing on the momentum shift. Nahuel Molina equalized for Atlético in the 66th minute, setting the stage for a tense finish.

Vinícius Júnior then scored his second goal of the match in the 72nd minute, securing the three points for Real Madrid. The Brazilian forward’s performance proved decisive in a closely contested encounter. However, the victory was not without cost, as Valverde received a direct red card in the 77th minute, leaving Real Madrid to play the final minutes with ten men.

Arda Güler, the Turkish international, started the match for Real Madrid and played 74 minutes before being substituted for Jude Bellingham, who recently returned from injury. Güler completed 57 of 59 passes, with 37 of those passes occurring in the opponent’s half, and created one huge chance during his time on the pitch, according to reports.

The result sees Real Madrid move to 69 points in La Liga, four points behind Barcelona. Atlético Madrid remain in fourth place with 57 points. Real Madrid will next travel to Mallorca, while Atlético Madrid will host Barcelona.