Alvaro Morata Double Earns Atletico Madrid Derby Win Over Real Madrid

Morata Scores Twice Against Former Club to Give Atletico Deserved Victory

Atletico Madrid secured a rare but fully deserved 2-0 derby win over Real Madrid on Sunday, thanks to a brace from Alvaro Morata.

The former Real Madrid striker opened the scoring in the 19th minute with a clinical finish after being played through on goal by Antoine Griezmann. Morata then doubled Atletico's lead in the 78th minute, heading home a corner from Griezmann.

The win was a significant boost for Atletico, who moved up to fourth in the La Liga standings, four points behind leaders Real Madrid.