September 29, (THEWILL) – Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid drew 1-1 in a tense La Liga derby match on Sunday. Angel Correa scored a 95th-minute equaliser for Atletico, cancelling out Eder Militao’s second-half goal for Real Madrid.
The result leaves Real Madrid three points behind league leaders Barcelona, while Atletico move into third place. The match was marred by a 15-minute suspension in the second half when Atletico fans threw objects at Real Madrid players. Atletico coach Diego Simeone criticised Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois for his goal celebration, which he felt provoked the home fans. Marcos Llorente was sent off in the final moments, leaving Atletico with 10 men.
Real Madrid, playing without injured striker Kylian Mbappe, took the lead in the 64th minute through Militao’s deflected shot. However, Correa’s late intervention ensured the points were shared. The goal was initially reviewed by VAR for a potential offside, but the decision stood.
The draw extends Real Madrid’s unbeaten run in La Liga to 40 games, a streak dating back over a year. However, the result will be seen as a missed opportunity to close the gap on Barcelona, who lost to Osasuna on Saturday. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti remained positive, stating they had gained a point on the leaders.
Concerns arose for Real Madrid when Courtois appeared to be in discomfort late in the game. Ancelotti confirmed the goalkeeper had a muscular issue and would be assessed. The injury could potentially impact Real Madrid’s upcoming fixtures as they continue their pursuit of another La Liga title.
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