Morata hits brace as Atletico hand Real Madrid first defeat of the season in derby

Madrid: Alvaro Morata netted twice as Atletico Madrid capitalized on defensive lapses to defeat Real Madrid 3-1 in the Madrid derby.

All three of Atletico’s goals originated from crosses on their left side, exposing Madrid’s central defenders who failed to effectively mark inside their penalty box, reports Xinhua.

This loss sees Real Madrid drop to third in La Liga. FC Barcelona now sits at the top, while Girona climbs to second place.