Madrid keeps on dancing, beats Atlético to stay perfect

By TALES AZZONI
AP Sports Writer

MADRID (AP) — Rodrygo and Vinícius Júnior didn’t hesitate after Real Madrid opened the scoring against Atlético Madrid in their Spanish league game at the Metropolitano stadium. The Brazilian duo went toward one of the corner flags on Sunday and began doing their samba-like dance moves near home fans. Madrid defeated city rival Atlético 2-1 to extend its perfect start to the season. Rodrygo and Federico Valverde scored first-half goals as Madrid moved to the top. The buildup to the first Madrid derby of the season had been surrounded by controversy over Vinícius’ dancing during his goal celebrations. Vinícius, who is Black, had criticized racist language used by a television sports talk show guest about his dances.