Atlético Madrid set derby record with most points against Real
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- 인터풋볼Korean press
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- 송건 기자
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Key points
- Atlético have earned 48 points against Real in La Liga since Simeone's arrival, surpassing Barcelona's 47
- Won 2-1 on 20th with penalty from Griezmann and goal from Jonathan David; first back-to-back home wins since 1951
- Lee Kang-in pressed Real's defence throughout first half but failed to find the net
Summary
Atlético Madrid defeated Real Madrid 2-1 at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on 20th. Alejandro Griezmann converted a penalty in the 56th minute, with Jonathan David adding a second in the 70th. Real pulled one back through Antonio Rüdiger in the 89th but could not find an equaliser.
The victory marks Atlético's most points against Real in 30 Madrid derbies under Simeone. Spanish outlet Marca noted that since the 2013 Copa del Rey final, Atlético have established themselves as Real's most difficult rival.
Original headline
[라리가 POINT] '마드리드 더비 승리 공신' 이강인, 복덩이 맞다..."아틀레티코, 시메오네 부임 후 레알 상대로 최다 승점 따낸 팀"
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