Atlético Madrid won the Madrid derby by defeating Real Madrid 2-1. Real Madrid remained on 15 points, while Atlético Madrid moved up to 16 points after the seventh-week LaLiga match.
After the first half ended goalless, the balance of the match changed in the 52nd minute. Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen was shown a red card for denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity.
Atlético Madrid converted the penalty awarded after the incident through Alejandro Grimaldo in the 53rd minute to take a 1-0 lead. The home side doubled its advantage with Jonathan David's goal in the 59th minute.

Real Madrid's attempt to get back into the match paid off in the 89th minute. Although Antonio Rüdiger's goal reduced the deficit to one, Atlético Madrid held on for a 2-1 victory.
Real Madrid player Arda Güler started the match and was substituted in the 54th minute.
With this result, Real Madrid remained six points behind leaders Barcelona. Atlético Madrid moved up to 16 points.