Real Madrid’s perfect start to the season came crashing down in spectacular fashion as they were dismantled 5-2 by city rivals Atletico Madrid, drawing fierce criticism from club legend Jorge Valdano. The former coach and World Cup winner described the performance as “reviving a monster” and warned that Xabi Alonso’s new project faces a “real drama” in defence after being ruthlessly exposed at the Metropolitano.
Los Blancos looked in control after overturning an early deficit to lead 2-1 in the first half, only to see their fragile backline crumble. Alexander Sørloth levelled just before the interval, before a rampant Atletico ran riot in the second half. Julian Alvarez netted twice to add to his growing reputation, while Antoine Griezmann’s late strike completed the humiliation and ignited wild celebrations among the home fans.
Valdano’s blunt assessment adds to the mounting pressure on Alonso, whose exciting new era at the Bernabéu now faces its first serious crisis. “Madrid’s defence looked unrecognisable, and that’s a real drama,” Valdano said in post-match analysis. With the derby defeat halting their unbeaten run and defensive concerns laid bare, Alonso must find solutions quickly to steady Madrid’s title ambitions in a season where expectations remain sky-high.
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