Twitter erupts as Real Madrid beat Atletico 2-1 in feisty encounter to reclaim top spot in La Liga

Real Madrid continued their perfect start to the season with a 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday, 18 September at the Wanda Metropolitano.

Most of the pre-match chat surrounded Vinicius Junior after he was criticized for dancing to celebrate a recent goal. According to BBC Sport, the winger was told to respect rivals and stop playing the monkey on a controversial radio phone-in show, leading to racist accusations.

Dancing at the Wanda Metropolitano won't be a wise choice, says Koke. 😅

#AtleticoMadrid #RealMadrid #Vinicius https://t.co/IWbf7P2Fzj

Vincius' Brazilian teammate Rodrygo sent a clear message to his friend's critics during the match. He buried a chance in the 18th minute following a perfect ball from Aurelien Tchouameni. After putting his side ahead, he danced with several of his teammates and Vinicius, which was surely a show of support for the latter.

The celebration did not go down well with Atletico supporters, who began to pelt the pitch with objects following the opening goal.

Vinicius was then incredibly unlucky not to score after his incredible, mazy run. However, his deflected shot was turned in by Fede Valverde for Real Madrid's second goal.

The Uruguayan international has started the season in red hot fashion as Real Madrid went into the break with a two-goal cushion. He has now scored three goals in six La Liga matches this season, providing one assist as well.

🏁 FT: @atletienglish 1-2 @realmadriden
⚽ Mario Hermoso 83'; @RodrygoGoes 18', @fedeevalverde 36'
#AtletiRealMadrid | #Emirates https://t.co/ymI964DQph

Real Madrid secure victory over desperately poor Atletico

Los Blancos were largely comfortable throughout the encounter, as Diego Simeone's side looked to be continuing their disappointing start to the season.

Atletico currently lie seventh in La Liga. They appeared to be running out of ideas until they enjoyed a slice of luck with less than 10 minutes to go. Thibaut Courtois missed a punch from a corner, which allowed Mario Hermoso to turn the ball home.

By this point, Ancelotti had made plenty of changes and had taken off some of his most experienced players and they were in for a nervy finish. However, Real Madrid managed to hold on to secure a huge and deserved victory over their city rivals.

As expected for a derby this big, tensions were high throughout as heavy challenges were flying in throughout the contest. Hermoso, who was brought on as a substitute, picked up a second yellow card in injury time. It came just moments after he picked up his first booking for starting an on-field scrum.

The win preserves Real Madrid's 100% record this season heading into the international break as they secured yet another derby victory. Meanwhile, questions will continue to be asked over Atleti, as a 2-1 defeat really flattered them.

Here are some of the best reactions on Twitter following a fiery clash in the Spanish capital:

*Vinicius Jr. scores against Atletico Madrid*

Vinicius & Rodrygo:

https://t.co/9jXqwsUqt6

Vinicius has arrived 😂🕺

https://t.co/hzoEOEdKGE

Koke:“If Vinicius celebrates in his way, there will be trouble for sure.”

-The trouble. https://t.co/0TeDNqTb5v

“There will be trouble if Vinicius dances” SUREEEEEEEE ABOUT THAT?. Real Madrid machine top of the league, 100% record. We move. https://t.co/6FiJB0Wf3h

Last three games, three goals! 🤷🏻‍♂️

#Valverde #RealMadrid #AtletiRealMadrid https://t.co/Uu4kK7jD1D

9 WINS FROM 9 GAMES. REAL MADRID ARE UNSTOPPABLE.

Real Madrid across all competitions in 2022/23:

WWWWWWWWW

◉ Goals: 24
◉ Conceded: 6
◉ Clean sheets: 3

Perfecto. https://t.co/86JZfbwj5T

🚨 Real Madrid this season:

9 Games
9 Wins
0 Draws
0 Losses
24 Goals Scored
5 Goals Allowed
4 Cleansheets

• Top of La Liga 🏆
• Top of UCL Group 🏆
• Only team in Europe to win all their games this season! ⭐️ https://t.co/EGzAxinxWB

“There will be trouble if Vinicius dances” SUREEEEEEEE ABOUT THAT?. Real Madrid machine top of the league, 100% record. We move. https://t.co/6FiJB0Wf3h

Federico Valverde. He is Real Madrid's 3rd attacker, 4th midfielder and 5th defender. He is a dream player for every manager in the world, he can play and adapt to any position

Undoubtedly the best versatile player in the world right now. https://t.co/zK5O16CIPe

Real Madrid this season after winning the Madrid derby:

W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W
W https://t.co/GdZJ1KDVNu

The Kings of Madrid 👑 https://t.co/eIaRM0yxgQ

Atlético have only won one of the last 13 Madrid derbies in La Liga 🤭 https://t.co/l7i0n3nwj3

Real Madrid hit a jackpot with these two. Perez will use them to win multiple titles until they hit 30+ years old then sell them to Manchester United for £70M+ each. https://t.co/VpSwpIAsgU

Tchouameni vs Atletico Madrid:

• 2 chances created
• 1 big chance created
• 1 assist
• 90% pass accuracy
• 7 ball recoveries
• 6 clearances
• 3 duels won
• 2 tackle
• 2 interception https://t.co/7RZ5RzBDYV

🎙| Carvajal: “Hermoso helped us by slowing the game down.”

◉ 72': Hermoso comes on
◉ 83': Hermoso scores
◉ 89': Hermoso gets booked
◉ 90+1': Hermoso gets sent off

What a cameo in the Madrid derby. 😅

Mario Hermoso’s game by numbers vs. Real Madrid:

18 minutes played
17/17 accurate passess
2 yellow cards
1/1 long balls completed
1 shot
1 goal
1 Red Card

All that in fewer than 20 minutes. 🫣 https://t.co/IzBv2uj1qL

Absolute Shithousery by Ceballos to get Hermoso sent off😭😭😭😭 https://t.co/S0H1SpbUSn

Diego Simeone refuses to greet Carlo Ancelotti after the game, goes straight to the tunnel. #rmalive

THIS IS REAL MADRID’S BEST START TO THE SEASON SINCE 1968/69!

FT: Racists 1-2 Real Madrid

Rodrygo Man of the Match! #MadridDerby https://t.co/IQgharg3ON

Fede Valverde is one of the most talented players itw. What he brings to this Real Madrid team is special. A player that can outwork the opposition, defends better than most, has the pace and ability to dribble past players, passes well and is capable of scoring. He’s incredible.