The hosts claimed the victory in the Clásico with a clinical performance, that put them in front with two goals to nil just after 35 minutes from the start of the game, scored by Benzema and Valverde.

The visitors tried to fight back, as they scored their only goal by Torres in the 83rd minute before Rodrygo seal the deal for the hosts with a goal in the first minute of the additional time.

Man of the match:

It was an instrumental performance from Toni Kroos in the big game, the experienced German midfielder passed the ball accurately in 49 out of 55 attempts, won 5 tackles, won 8 ground duels, created one big chance.

Disappointing Performance:

Marc-André Ter Stegen couldn’t help his team today as the German goalkeeper conceded 3 out of 4 shoots he faced during the game

Match Facts:

Real Madrid had 8 shots versus Barcelona, their lowest tally in a win in the Clásico in LaLiga since 2003/04.

What the result means for both teams?

Real Madrid moved up the top spot with 25 points, while Barcelona dropped to the second place with 22 points.

What is next for both teams?

Real Madrid will visit Elche on the next Wednesday, while Barcelona will host Villarreal on the next Thursday.

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A goalless first half and a tight affair led to a different second half as the visitors scored after just two minutes through Antoine Griezmann.

Since that goal, the whole game changed to be just a continuous pressure from the hosts with brave defending from the visitors and remarkable performance from the substituted goalkeeper, Ivo Grbic, who replaced Jan Oblak after 69 minutes of play.

Man of the match:

Atlético’s defender, Reinildo, produced amazing defending statistics during his 90 minutes performance.

the most tackles (9), the most duels (13), the most successful duels (11) with 4 clearances, 3 blocked shots and 4 interceptions.

Disappointing Performance:

It was a game to forget from Athletic Club’s Nico Williams.

The Spanish international failed to impress during his 80 minutes presence on the pitch before being substituted by Asier Villalibre.

Match Facts:

Antoine Griezmann has scored his 100th goal for Atlético Madrid in La Liga, becoming the club’s sixth player to reach this figure in the competition.

What the result means for both teams:

Atlético moved up to the 3^rd position with 19 points, just three points away from the top spot, while Athletic Club dropped to the 4^th place with 17 points.

What is next for both teams:

Atlético will host Rayo Vallecano at Wanda Metropolitano on Tuesday18 October 2022, while Athletic Club will visit Getafe at Coliseum Alfonso Pérez on Tuesday18 October 2022.

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