Atletico stun Real Madrid at Bernabeu

Atletico Madrid secured a magnificent away 1-2 victory to consign their great rivals Real Madrid to their worst start to a league campaign in nine years, leaving manager Carlo Ancelotti under huge pressure.

The visitors took the lead after just 10 minutes when Tiago was left unmarked to head home Koke’s corner delivery. Real Madrid’s vulnerability at set pieces was once again highlighted, they have now conceded three goals in their last two games.

But Ancelotti’s side bounced back on 26 minutes when Ronaldo converted from the penalty spot. The Ballon d’Or winner fell under the challenge of Guilherme Siqueira and he stepped up to net his fourth goal of the season so far.

Real dominated the remainder of the first-half, but looked rather lacklustre in the second period and, inspired by a host of changes, Atletico grabbed all three points when Arda Turin slammed in the winner 14 minutes before time after a clever dummy from Raul Garcia allowed the substitute space and time to slide the ball into the bottom corner.

Atletico now have seven points on the board having won two league matches and drawing one, but the pressure grows on Ancelotti and his team as they trail leaders Barcelona by six points.

In their last league outing, Real let slip a two-goal lead and lost 4-2 at Real Sociedad at the end of August and it was another disappointing display from the European champions, who have just spent heavily to bolster their star-studded squad.

Atletico's latest victory over their crosstown rivals suggests they are genuine contenders for silverware again this season despite losing top scorer Diego Costa to Chelsea.

PRE-MATCH: RONALDO'S BACK! The superstar missed out on Real's last match - which ended in a 4-2 loss to Real Sociedad - and Ancelotti will be delighted to welcome him back to the fold, despite his recent controversial comments to the media regarding transfer policy. Kroos and Rodriguez will play alongside Modric in a midfield three with Bale and Benzema joining Ronaldo in attack.

10’ – GOAL! Real Madrid 0-1 Atletico Madrid: And the champions have taken the lead! Real's vulnerability highlighted from set-pieces once again as Tiago simply drops in at the near post unmarked to head home Koke's corner delivery!

21’ - GREAT SAVE! Courtois who? Moya makes a fantastic save to deny Bale whose powerful free-kick was destined for the back of the net.

23’ - PENALTY! Ronaldo falls under the challenge of Siqueira and the referee points to the spot and also gives the defender a booking!

26’ - GOAL! Real Madrid 1-1 Atletico Madrid: Ronaldo scores his fourth goal of the season as he sends the goalkeeper the wrong way!

33’ - POOR TOUCH! Ronaldo takes two Atletico defenders out of the equation and then plays through Benzema but his first touch is too heavy and Moya is able to collect. What a chance.

38’ - SAVE! Benzema is denied at point blank range after he climbed high to meet Ronaldo's cross but Moya done brilliantly to parry the ball from goal.

52’ - LACKING INSPIRATION: Atletico seem to be lacking inspiration without their manager on the sideline - Simeone is serving a six match touchline suspension - and it seems it will only be a matter of time before Real grab a second. The visitors are giving away possession every time they manage to get a hold of the ball.

60’ - CAPTAIN IS SUBBED: Turan replaces Gabi as a bemused Simeone looks on.

63’ - HERNANDEZ MAKES DEBUT: Javier Hernandez replaces Benzema and receives a fantastic reception from the fans at the Bernabeu.

72’ - SO CLOSE! Koke almost gives Atletico a surprise lead after finding Griezmann's pass but the Spanish international's shot just shaves the outside of the post.

75’ - HIGH AND WIDE! Arda somehow heads over the bar from close range after meeting Juanfran's cross. Atletico are beginning to turn the screw!

76’ – GOAL! Real Madrid 1-2 Atletico Madrid: And they've done it! Arda has given Atletico the lead! The ball came in from the flank, Garcia cleverly dummies the ball, leaving Arda with time and space to dispatch the ball into the back of the net!

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored more goals from the penalty spot against Atleti than against any other side in his career (7).

11 of Atletico Madrid’s last 14 league goals have been headers, with nine of the last 11 coming from set pieces.

Atletico are now unbeaten in eight Madrid derbies in La Liga (W6 D2), their best ever unbeaten run against fellow capital-based sides.

Carlo Ancelotti has only won one of four meetings with Atletico in the Bernabeu (D1 L2); 3-0 in last season’s Copa del Rey.

Why are Real Madrid struggling? The Champions League winners have made their worst start to a league campaign in nine years and are now an incredible six points behind Barcelona at this early stage of the season. The decision to allow Angel Di Maria leave appears to be a bad one. Three months ago Di Maria was awarded the man of the match award in the Champions League final and Real appear to be missing his presence in midfield.

His replacement, James Rodriguez, has had a slow start to life at the Bernabeu and he was particularly disappointing here. Perhaps there is too much pressure on his shoulders. Not that James was all to blame, Gareth Bale was virtually non-existent. After a really bright first half, Cristiano Ronaldo faded away in the second period. And, perhaps the biggest let down of all, Karim Benzema looks like a player lacking confidence. The pressure now grows on Carlo Ancelotti.

Arda Turin (Atletico Madrid): If it was possible to give a manager a man of the match award, Diego Simeone would be presented with a bottle of wine, but instead Arda Turn will be awarded with the accolade. Simeone’s decision to replace his captain Gabi with Arda looked a strange one but it certainly paid off. He had a couple of really good chances to score beforehand but he took his winning goal really well.

Real Madrid: Casillas 6, Arbeloa 6, Pepe 6, Ramos 6, Coentrao 6, Kroos 6, Modric 6, James 5, Cristiano 6, Bale 5, Benzema 5. Substitutes: Isco 6, Varane 5, Hernandez 5.

Atletico Madrid: Moya 7, Juanfran 7, Miranda 7, Godin 7, Siqueira 6, Gabi 6, Tiago 7, Koke 7, Raul Garcia 7, Jimenez 6, Mandzukic 5. Substitutes: Suarez 7, Griezmann 7, Arda 7.