Real Madrid Lose to Atletico 1-0, Stay 9 Points Behind Barcelona: Twitter Reacts

It was the biggest game in Europe on Saturday afternoon, and it didn't end well for Real Madrid.

Antoine Griezmann's second-half goal settled the Madrid derby for Atletico and left Zinedine Zidane's side nine points off league-leading Barcelona, who have a game in hand over Los Blancos.

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Antoine Griezmann has opened the scoring in the Madrid Derby with this strike!! #RealMadridAtleti pic.twitter.com/NrnvbVw4qD

— World Soccer Shop (@worldsoccershop) February 27, 2016"

It was an historic result for Atletico manager Diego Simeone, who has come away with victories in each of his last three league visits to the Santiago Bernabeu.

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Atlético Madrid become the first side to beat Real Madrid at the Bernabeu in three consecutive La Liga seasons. pic.twitter.com/6M5FmRqKDu

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) February 27, 2016"

The pressure on Real Madrid president Florentino Perez only got more intense as Zidane fell to his first defeat in charge:

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The entire Bernabéu screaming "Florentino Resign!"

— BlancoEdition (@BlancoEdition) February 27, 2016"

And Barcelona fans were sure to make the most of the result:

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When you realise you don't play for the best team in Madrid anymore pic.twitter.com/99jv3QaneX

— Neymar Jr. (@NeyMarvellous) February 27, 2016"

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Me watching the Madrid game pic.twitter.com/bOUCvUNB0R

— A ❥ (@alondracdiaz) February 27, 2016"

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FT: Real Madrid 0-1 Atletico

Barca fans be like... pic.twitter.com/xbSGpCKXfO

— Footy Jokes (@Footy_Jokes) February 27, 2016"

Luis Enrique's side could extend their La Liga lead to eight points (and 12 over Madrid) if they defeat Sevilla at Camp Nou on Sunday.

[Twitter]