00:00Well for some games there's just the feel of extra excitement in the air
00:04and this is undoubtedly one of those games. It's a hugely significant clash,
00:09but which way is it going to go? A warm welcome to the Metropolitano where we're all set for
00:16El Derby. I'm Guy Mowbré with Sue Smith alongside me for commentary on Atletico versus Real,
00:22hoping to see some real magic in Madrid. Well some may consider it the second most
00:27important rivalry in Spanish football, but you can guarantee that the players and the
00:31fans won't be thinking that. This is going to be fiercely contested and I'm sure it's going to be
00:35super competitive. This is how the hosts line up. Yeah, looks like a conventional 4-4-2.
00:44You don't see it too often anymore, but it should give them a real stable. Hang on, goal here maybe.
00:49Gets in the way superbly. Melt-time tackle and over the line.
00:55A chance to cross here.
01:02Over us. And a really smart stop there.
01:10Aurelien Schuermany.
01:13On to Rudiger.
01:17That's not a bad looking ball.
01:30Stalking the penalty area, waiting for the moment, but unable to find the killer pass in the end.
01:38Vinicius Junior. They found a way through.
01:41An exhilarating move, but no way past the fully switched on keeper.
01:46Yeah, I love how quickly they go forward, but the keeper wants that clean sheet.
01:51The corner taken short.
02:02Alvarez.
02:05And it's given away.
02:10Vinicius Junior.
02:17This is who I've been looking forward to seeing most today.
02:21Are we going to see him play a prominent role here soon?
02:23Well, he's just a natural goal scorer.
02:25Ice cold when he gets into a goal scoring position.
02:28The defence are going to have to be on their toes, switched on, but they're going to stop him here
02:32today.
02:43Alexander-Arnold.
02:45Real Madrid showing good width here.
02:55Struggling to keep it here.
02:56To put them ahead.
02:57How are we still level here?
03:00Vinicius Junior the perfect chance to take the lead, didn't it?
03:04Over it comes.
03:16Alexander-Syrlox.
03:19Atletico showing good width here.
03:22Just needs the composure now.
03:24They've got in front a key moment in the match.
03:46Well, look how he gets round his marker with a lovely bit of skill.
03:50And then he's through on goal.
03:51No hesitation at all.
03:53Just what's his spot through it.
03:55Right on to pass the keeper.
03:57It's a cracking finish.
04:06That one's gone out.
04:07Going to come.
04:14It's just what he gets round.
04:38Just feeling lack composure with the finish.
04:47Alexander-Arnold.
04:51Mbappe.
04:54On to Bellingham.
04:57Real moving the ball forward.
04:59What can they do from here?
05:00Well, it looked promising, but only up to a point.
05:06It's OK.
05:08Oh, late pass or slow getting back.
05:11Offside either way.
05:12Yeah, I think it's a bit of both.
05:13You've got to give him time to get back onside.
05:16Surely you can see what's going on.
05:27Bellingham.
05:31And Atletico regaining possession.
05:36Marcos Llorente.
05:40Alexander Sirlott.
05:48Sirlott.
05:53And there's another one.
05:55Valuable breathing space for them now.
06:092-0 then, as we get started again.
06:21Vinicius Júnior.
06:25Not going gung-ho for goal.
06:27Not yet anyway.
06:28Real opportunity.
06:30And another chance goes begging.
06:32Well, that could have been their ticket back into the game.
06:35Two goals down.
06:36Just can't keep wasting chances like this.
06:52Just a little untidy.
06:57Worth a go.
06:58And that's safe and secure goalkeeping.
07:02Look at the laps in vision from the keeper.
07:05Vinicius Júnior.
07:07Had to make up for it quickly and did just that.
07:10Oh, it was a rough moment, wasn't it?
07:12But he showed great resilience when it really counted.
07:21Oh, they looked in there.
07:23That's nicely cut out.
07:25Yeah, it was nice up to a point.
07:27And it just lacked that bit of quality, didn't they?
07:31That will be a throw-in now.
07:37Alexander-Arnold.
07:40There's space to attack here for Real Madrid.
07:44Looking to put the cross in.
07:48And he's done really well to keep that out.
07:51It's to spark something.
08:00Alexander-Surlot.
08:09And he's in there.
08:12No, that's heroic.
08:14Brilliant work.
08:19In they go, under no real pressure.
08:26There's the whistle.
08:27And that's the first 45 minutes done at the Metropolitano.
08:38Real Madrid have a lot to do in this second half.
08:41And much of it needs to be better than they've shown so far.
08:51Takes it on.
08:53And a superb block.
09:01Could get it over now.
09:07Looking now for a direct route.
09:10Good save.
09:11And look where it's gone.
09:12Danger to help it.
09:14When you look at the stats, you think, how on earth are they behind, completely against the runner play.
09:19You feel that once one goes in, the floodgates are going to open.
09:22They just have to keep going and be positive, though.
09:26They won't change any of that without the ball.
09:28Here we go.
09:29Oh, and that is a terrific save.
09:40Well, he tried to put the hammer down on that one.
09:43And the result wasn't pretty.
09:50Oh!
10:12OK.
10:16Letico Madrid push forward with options available.
10:22Well, he's certainly been influential in the first 45 minutes.
10:26What have you made of his performance, Sue?
10:28He's done well, hasn't he?
10:29The standout is obviously his goal.
10:31But the quality of his all-round play has been impressive.
10:34He'll be hoping he can continue that level in the second half.
10:42That's a good ball.
10:47And the defence regains control.
10:49Oh, going for it.
10:51Oh, that's a great block.
10:53Yeah, that was so important, wasn't it?
10:59Julian Alvarez.
11:02Well, here we go.
11:03Time for the transition.
11:08OK.
11:09Promising position, this.
11:11Real chance.
11:13And further clear they go.
11:15There's surely no throwing this one away.
11:31Here we can see it again.
11:32And this is really good strength.
11:34It uses his body well.
11:35And once he gets a yard, he finishes it nicely.
11:38Really good composure.
11:40Really good composure.
11:49Oh, real opportunity.
11:51That's world-class goalkeeping.
11:52Well, he was under real pressure there.
11:55But his reactions were absolutely brilliant.
12:01On a kick played in.
12:08Alvarez.
12:12Now the plate goes for a throw-in.
12:23Alexander-Arnold.
12:25On to Rudiger.
12:28Jude Bellingham.
12:35And the defender in the right place to stop it.
12:41Who's got in the way of it.
12:42And there's the benefit of working to win the ball.
12:45Well stopped and safely away.
12:50Across the dead ball line for a Real Madrid corner.
13:00They take it short.
13:04They keep on coming.
13:05Corner again.
13:10It's played in now.
13:15Well, it was looking good, but not all the way through.
13:21Aurelian Schuermenny.
13:26Valverde.
13:29Now with Alexander-Arnold.
13:34Ball given away.
13:41Alexander-Arnold.
13:42Alexander-Arnold.
13:43Alexander-Arnold.
13:45Alexander-Arnold.
13:46Alexander-Arnold.
13:49Baena.
13:52Julian Alvarez.
13:54That is where it ends.
13:56That's plaster.
13:57Now I'm sure they look to build from here.
14:02Valverde.
14:04That's not a bad-looking ball.
14:12That's crossed the line.
14:14It's a fear-throw-in.
14:16Real Madrid are going to make a change now.
14:20Decent delivery.
14:21That's done little to clear the danger.
14:23Gets in the way superbly.
14:26That looked as though it might have been slotted in,
14:28but it's been placed wide.
14:44Real Madrid have it back now.
14:52Paul takes it on
14:53Good positioning, does the job
14:57They're making a change here
15:00It's put into the middle
15:01And in a crowded area
15:03The keeper's done well to hold on to that
15:10Real Madrid regaining possession
15:15Space out wide for Real
15:19And it crosses the line for a corner
15:31For the box it goes
15:33And it is comfortably gathered
15:41And the forward progress continues
15:43And he's in now
15:45Denied in close quarters
15:47In those seconds you need razor sharp reflexes
15:51And that stop is absolutely flawless
15:57And they go again with another corner
16:03And you really have to beat the first defender
16:06Holds it steady
16:08No worries there
16:13Alexander Serlot
16:20Working hard to win it back there
16:25Not getting close enough here
16:28Into the area it goes
16:30Went firmly but put right to where the keeper was waiting
16:35Can't hang around
16:40Alex Baena
16:45And it's all over
16:46With the Atletico fans
16:48Able to celebrate the win
16:50And the three points
16:51Well that was a real competitive game
16:53And some
16:56This is an abandoned game
16:56You want to hope that one leader
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16:56Cowboy
16:56Theoretical
16:56gehört
16:56The
16:56With the
16:57Closed
16:57Th Kobab
16:57The
16:57The
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16:59As
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