European football: Atlético defeats Real Madrid and Schalke holds Bayern Munich

Major European football leagues saw significant results this weekend. In Spain, Atlético de Madrid defeated Real Madrid 2-1 in the Madrid derby at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Real Madrid played with ten men following a red card for Huijsen, which led to an Atlético penalty. The loss drops Real Madrid to third place in La Liga, sparking calls from supporters for tactical changes involving players like Vinicius Jr and Bernardo Silva.

In Germany, Schalke 04 held Bayern Munich to a 0-0 draw in the Bundesliga. This result ended Bayern’s historic run of 67 consecutive rounds at the top of the table and marked the first time the team failed to score in a league match since February 2025. SC Freiburg has moved into first place.

In Italy, Inter Milan secured a 3-2 comeback victory against Napoli at the Giuseppe Meazza. Lautaro Martinez scored twice, including a 91st-minute winner, to propel Inter to the top of the Serie A standings. Meanwhile, Juventus and AC Milan played to a 1-1 draw at the Allianz Stadium, with AC Milan’s Maignan noted for a standout performance.