Álvarez scores twice as Atletico crushes Real Madrid 5-2 in La Liga derby | Sports

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Julián Álvarez scored twice and Atletico Madrid routed fierce rival Real Madrid 5-2 in a thrilling Spanish league derby on Saturday.

Álvarez’s performance was sweet redemption after his controversial double-kick penalty contributed to Atletico losing to Madrid in last season’s Champions League.

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