Real Madrid began their 2026/27 Liga F campaign with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Atlético Madrid in the first Madrid derby of the season, held at the Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium.

The match featured a dramatic opening half, where Megan Schröder scored twice for Real Madrid, and Elena Toletti added an impressive Olympic goal directly from a corner. Despite trailing 2-0, Atlético Madrid fought back with Jensen scoring two goals, one in the 33rd minute and another in first-half stoppage time, bringing the score to 3-2 at the break.

Key highlights of the match include:

• Schröder opened the scoring in the 7th minute.
• Toletti scored with an Olympic goal shortly after.
• Jensen pulled one back for Atlético in the 33rd minute.
• Schröder's second goal came in the 43rd minute.

The second half saw a shift in dynamics due to red cards. Schröder received a straight red in the 54th minute for a kick on Rosa Otermín, leaving Real Madrid with ten players. Atlético Madrid then had the numerical advantage but could not capitalize on it, as Gio was sent off in the 67th minute for a similar foul.

Merle Frohms, Real Madrid's goalkeeper, was crucial in the final minutes, making several key saves to secure the win.

Looking ahead, Real Madrid will face Ajax on Wednesday in the Champions League qualifying round, while Atlético Madrid will host Alavés the following Sunday, aiming to recover from this tough loss.