BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The last time Julián Álvarez faced Real Madrid, his mishap in a penalty shootout led to another painful loss for Atletico Madrid.

Álvarez redeemed himself on Saturday when he scored two goals to fuel a memorable 5-2 rout of Atletico’s fiercest rival in a La Liga derby. It was the first time in 75 years that Atletico scored five goals against its crosstown rival.

The Argentina striker stole the show from Kylian Mbappé, who scored as Madrid built a 2-1 lead. Álvarez converted a penalty to put the hosts ahead 3-2 early in the second half before he added a second goal with a curling free kick.

Diego Simeone’s Atletico dealt Xabi Alonso his first loss of the season after Madrid had won all six La Liga games and its Champions League opener. Alonso’s only other loss sin

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