Real Madrid’s derby night turned sharply after the interval, when Dean Huijsen’s dismissal left the visitors exposed and Atlético Madrid seized control.
The centre-back was initially shown a yellow card in the 49th minute after bringing down Giuliano Simeone inside the penalty area. The referee reviewed the incident on VAR and upgraded the punishment to a red card, judging that Huijsen had denied a clear scoring opportunity.
Quick facts
- Dean Huijsen was sent off in the 49th minute after a VAR review.
- The foul on Giuliano Simeone resulted in an Atlético Madrid penalty.
- Alejandro Grimaldo converted from the spot in the 53rd minute.
- Former Lille forward Jonathan David made it 2-0 six minutes later.
Atlético did not waste the numerical advantage. Alejandro Grimaldo stepped up for the resulting penalty and put his side ahead in the 53rd minute.
The home side then struck again in the 59th minute, with Jonathan David, formerly of Lille, doubling the lead. Real Madrid were left to play the remainder of the derby with 10 men after the decisive early-second-half intervention.
