In a nail-biting La Liga showdown, Atletico Madrid managed to secure a late equalizer, drawing 1-1 against their fierce rivals Real Madrid in a match filled with drama and interruptions. 🏟️✨
Angel Correa stepped up in stoppage time to level the score, scoring five minutes into added time with a goal that was initially disallowed for offside. However, after a thorough video review, the goal was awarded, much to the delight of Atletico fans. Meanwhile, Eder Militao had given Real Madrid the lead in the 64th minute, setting the stage for a tense finale.
The unexpected draw leaves Real Madrid in second place, just three points behind league leaders Barcelona, who ended their seven-game winning streak with a 4-2 victory over Osasuna on Saturday. Atletico Madrid now sits in third place, two points behind Real after eight games.
\"I always think positively,\" said Real's coach Carlo Ancelotti. \"We moved closer to the leader and we have been playing well.\"
The derby faced a significant interruption shortly after Real Madrid's goal at the Metropolitano Stadium. The referee had to send players to the locker rooms after Atletico fans began throwing objects onto the field, causing a 15-minute delay. 🚫🕒
Militao had been celebrating near the sideline in front of Atletico fans, and Real's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was seen appearing to provoke the fans after the goal. \"What the fans did wasn't right but we are not helping when we provoke them,\" Atletico's coach Diego Simeone commented. \"I'm not justifying what the fans did, but we need to help as well.\"
It was Courtois who alerted the referee about the objects, including lighters, being thrown onto the field near him. In an effort to calm the situation, Atletico's defender Jose María Gimenez and midfielder Koke Resurreccion went to talk to the fans in the section behind Courtois' goal, typically home to the more passionate Atletico supporters. Simeone also repeatedly asked the fans to maintain their composure.
The stadium loudspeakers announced the interruption, stating that the match would be suspended if the disturbances continued. Thankfully, the players returned to the field after 15 minutes, allowing the game to conclude with a hard-fought draw.
Despite the chaos, the match showcased the resilience and competitive spirit of both teams, keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the very end. 🔥⚽
