The Blancos’ undefeated start to the season came to an end, and the former Bayern Munich center-back appeared lost.

forth a dismal 3-1 loss to Atletico Madrid on Sunday, Real Madrid put forth a terrible defensive performance and lacked offensive flair. David Alaba, a regular fixture for Los Blancos, was responsible for three very similar headers against their cross-city rivals that cost them their first La Liga points of the year. Los Blancos were vulnerable on the counter-attack.

Within four minutes, Alvaro Morata scored, tipping Samuel Lino’s angled shot past a motionless Kepa Arrizabalaga. Soon after, Antoine Griezmann connected with Saul to score the second goal for the home team with a header into the bottom corner. The France star missed an opportunity to add a third, though.

Real’s comeback came from Toni Kroos, who switched from using his left to right foot before slamming past Jan Oblak from the edge of the box. However, Madrid’s defense once again failed them, as Atletico Madrid doubled their advantage in just two minutes of the second half. Morata then added a third free header to give him a hat trick.

Shortly after, Carlo Ancelotti made a move, bringing in new players, and switching back to his favorite 4-4-2 formation to get back into the game. As a result, the visitors produced more as Joselu caused issues in the box, Rodrygo and Aurelien Tchouameni shot just wide, and Joselu struck narrowly wide.

However, the decisive goal never materialized, and Atleti appeared content to defeat their fierce rivals.

GK: Kepa Arrizabalaga – 5.5/10

He made one good save at the back but conceded three times during the 90 minutes.

RB: Lucas Vazquez – 5.5/10

Vazquez was far from convincing when defending inside his half and offered very little going forward.

CB: Antonio Rudiger – 5.5/10

The German center-back struggled to keep things tidy on the defensive end of the pitch.

CB: David Alaba – 6.5/10

He made some important defensive contributions and was a good presence on the ball.LB: Fran Garcia – 6/10

He did his fair share of defending but lacked quality in the opponent’s half.

CDM: Eduardo Camavinga – 6.5/10

Camavinga caught the eye at times but failed to make a difference tonight.

CM: Federico Valverde – 6.5/10

He was a positive influence at both ends of the pitch.

CM: Toni Kroos – 8/10

The German talent was a constant menace in the final third and scored his team’s only goal in the 35th minute.

CAM: Luka Modric – 6/10

Modric struggled to get a foothold in the game and was replaced at half-time.

ST: Rodrygo – 7/10

He caused a lot of headaches for the Atletico defenders and did everything but score tonight.

ST: Jude Bellingham – 7.5/10

Bellingham made a lot of dangerous runs with the ball but there was no goal for him.

Substitutes:

ST: Joselu – 6/10

He made two key chances in the final third.

CM: Aurelien Tchouameni – 7/10

Tchouameni made a positive impact off the bench.

LB: Ferland Mendy – 6/10

He kept things solid at the back.

CB: Nacho – 6/10

The Spaniard made one crucial interception inside his half.

RW: Brahim Diaz – 6/10

He failed to register a goal.