Real and Atlético couldn't determine a winner in a heated Madrid derby
Alex Olise
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
Real and Atlético Madrid played out a draw in the latest round of La Liga, ending 1-1, in a match filled with controversy.
The first half was relatively calm, but the excitement began in the second half. Midway through the half, Éder Militão put the "Blancos" ahead with a powerful strike after a rebound. Atlético fans, unhappy with the situation, started throwing objects onto the pitch. Lighters and other items were hurled into Real Madrid’s penalty area, where former Atlético goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was stationed. The referee decided to stop the match and sent both teams to the locker rooms.
Atlético's captain Koke and coach Diego Simeone tried to calm the fans, and after some time, the game resumed. The pause seemed to benefit Real Madrid, who focused on preserving their lead. However, Simeone's men managed to snatch a draw. Ángel Correa beat Courtois after a well-placed pass from deep in the field, leveling the score.
Atlético Madrid — Real Madrid 1-1
Goals: Correa 90+5 – Militão 64
Sent off: Llorente 90+8 (Atlético)
Real Madrid have now gone two years without a win over Atlético in La Liga, missing the chance to close the gap on Barcelona.
