Madrid, Sept. 20 -- Atletico Madrid claimed derby bragging rights with a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in La Liga Round 7 at the Metropolitano on Sunday, as Dean Huijsen's second-half red card proved pivotal in a contest that pushed the hosts up to second in the standings.

Alex Grimaldo converted a penalty after Huijsen was sent off, before Jonathan David doubled Atletico's advantage. Antonio Rudiger pulled one back for Real Madrid late on, but Diego Simeone's side held on to secure a crucial win and extend their unbeaten home record against their city rivals to four consecutive La Liga matches.

The defeat was Real Madrid's second of the campaign and saw them drop to third, while Atletico moved into second place.

The highly anticipated ...