Diego Simeone said it had been a special week in Madrid, a “tremendous energy about the city”, and it closed the way he wanted. He had enjoyed the Formula One, he said, and he had enjoyed going to see Shakira.…

Atlético Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over 10-man Real Madrid in a highly tense Madrid derby. Goals from Álex Grimaldo and Jonathan David put Diego Simeone's side in control before Antonio Rüdiger scored a late goal for Real Madrid to create a tense finish. Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen was sent off after conceding a penalty, which heavily influenced the outcome of the match.
The match marked José Mourinho's first derby back as Real Madrid manager, ending in defeat and post-match complaints about refereeing decisions. Mourinho presented images of incidents where he believed Atlético players Lee Kang-in and Cristian Romero should have been sent off. Atlético goalkeeper Jan Oblak made key saves, including denying Arda Guler, to help secure the win.
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