Jonathan David continued his impressive form by scoring in Atlético Madrid's 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in the Madrid derby on September 20. The Canadian striker netted the second goal for Atlético, extending his scoring streak to three consecutive matches.
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The match, held at the Metropolitano Stadium, saw Real Madrid struggle after Dean Huijsen was sent off early in the second half. Alejandro Grimaldo opened the scoring with a penalty following the red card, before David added to the lead six minutes later. Antonio Rüdiger managed to score a late goal for Real Madrid, but Atlético held on for the win, moving ahead of their rivals in the La Liga standings.
This derby loss marked Real Madrid's second defeat of the season. Coach José Mourinho made several changes to the team that won against Elche, but the alterations did not yield the desired results. The match was characterized by a tense atmosphere and significant implications for both teams in the league position.