Madrid’s Metropolitano carried the familiar tension of a capital derby as Atlético Madrid defeated Real Madrid 2-1, with Cristian “Cuti” Romero and Giuliano Simeone both involved in confrontations with Jude Bellingham.
The Argentine defender Romero and Simeone, son of Atlético coach Diego Simeone, each clashed with the England international during a fiercely contested match. One moment left Romero and Bellingham on the ground as tempers rose amid the pressure of Atlético’s home victory.
Atlético ultimately held on for the 2-1 result, turning a charged evening in the Spanish capital into another notable win over their city rivals.
