The Ephemeral Joy of Pérez

Oh, what a spectacle! The 7th matchday of La Liga Santander saw Atletico Madrid inflict a true thrashing on Real Madrid, winning by a score of 5-2. A match that will be etched in the annals as a masterpiece of Colchoneros joy and a new source of bitterness for Florentino Pérez.

The match scenario began with a glimmer of optimism for the Merengues. Florentino was probably jubilant in his box, convinced that his team would finally put an end to their series of disappointments. Indeed, with an early goal that tipped the balance to 2-1 in favor of Real, the club president had undoubtedly begun to envision a royal celebration. But alas, the joy was as fleeting as a flash of lightning!

Atletico, elusive and tireless in this match, then decided to remind their rivals that in the derby, they are the kings of the capital. They slammed their fist on the table and started to make the nets tremble. A masterful free-kick from Julian Alvarez and a textbook collective play allowed the Colchoneros to equalize, and suddenly, Florentino's celebration turned into a sad vigil.

But that was just the beginning. The Merengues saw the nightmare materialize in the second half: a succession of goals that undermined their defense, showing it was as solid as a house of cards. Atletico's attackers, like artists, danced around the defenders, transforming their stadium into their own art gallery. Each of their goals was like a little jab for the president: «Look how we perform our work on your pitch!»

Finally, the score closed on this magnificent note of 5-2. The face of a Florentino who had to quickly swallow his initial joy to confront a much bitterer reality reads like a graphic novel of irony: a victory far too fleeting, and a demonstration that reminds everyone that the derby is, above all, a matter of pride. Real entered history, but not in the way they hoped… and Atletico, once again, proved they were the true dragons of the Madrid derby.

According to reports, at one point, Florentino Pérez had to call for help from the refereeing body!😄😃😀😄