Alvaro Morata inspires Atletico Madrid to derby glory over Real Madrid

Atletico Madrid have confidently secured local bragging rights with a superb 3-1 derby victory over Real Madrid.

Los Rojiblancos have ended Real Madrid’s winning start to the 2023/24 La Liga season as they secured all three points at the Estadio Metropolitano.

Former Los Blancos striker Alvaro Morata popped up inside the box to head the home side in front with just four minutes on the clock in the Spanish capital.

Against his former club! 🤯

Álvaro Morata scores the opening goal in just three minutes 🔴⚪ pic.twitter.com/JuFzxhJnU6

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The home side looked to storm away from their as Antoine Griezmann raced into the box to nod home a second Atletico goal early on.

TWO for Atleti! ✌️

Antoine Griezmann heads in to double his side’s advantage in the derby 🔥 pic.twitter.com/bcQFXlG3rR

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Carlo Ancelotti’s team did rally before the restart as German veteran Toni Kroos smashed home a superb finish.

Outrageous by Kroos! 😱⚪

Brilliant technique by the German to help pull a goal back 🔥 pic.twitter.com/1lZoQlYz4O

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However, the sting was taken out of the contest, within minutes of the restart, as Morata again got away from his marker inside the box to restore Atletico’s two goal advantage.

Morata at the double! ✌️🎯

Atleti regain their two-goal advantage as their striker heads in 👊 pic.twitter.com/l9KHZPJKFW

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The visitors made changes to try and force the issue in the final half hour but Atletico’s trademark resilience eased them over the line to a vital victory.

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