Real Madrid edged one point closer to Barcelona after drawing 1-1 with Atletico Madrid in a spicy LaLiga derby on Sunday night.
It was a scrappy match in the Spanish capital, but Eder Militao scored the breakthrough goal in the second half, volleying in at the back post.
There was drama after that with Thibaut Courtois being targeted by a section of fans behind him, who could be seen throwing things at the Madrid goalkeeper.
The referee took the players off the pitch, while some Atletico players, as well as manager Diego Simeone, who attempted to calm the fans down.
And when they returned, they netted a late equaliser through substitute Angel Correa, sparking fury from the Madrid players and bench.
Marcos Llorente was then sent off for a late challenge on Francisco Garcia.
It was another classic Madrid derby which had it all, except a winner.
🏁 @atletienglish 1-1 @realmadriden
⚽ 64′ @EderMilitao
⚽ 90’+6′ Correa#AtletiRealMadrid | @emirates pic.twitter.com/GA8F8o6qpa
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) September 29, 2024
How it happened
The Madrid derby lived up to its billing in a tense at the Metropolitano Stadium.
Real Madrid started the stronger of the two sides, dominating possession from the first whistle.
Carlo Ancelotti’s men were probing and looking to break through Atletico’s deep defensive lines that have become so famous under Simeone.
Vinicius Junior, as always, was a livewire on the left wing, but Atletico’s defence held firm in the opening exchanges.
The first half, though lively, was a relatively quiet affair in terms of clear-cut chances.
Courtois was called into action on a couple of occasions, first to deny an effort from Julian Alvarez, who found space on the edge of the box, and later from Samuel Lino, who came close after breaking into the Real Madrid penalty area.
⏸️ @Atletienglish 0-0 @RealMadriden
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Author : Mitch Fretton
Publish date : 2024-09-29 21:58:14
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