A pulsating Madrid derby between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid ended in a 1-1 draw at the Civitas Metropolitano on Sunday.
The match, which was a highly anticipated clash between two of Spain's most successful clubs, lived up to the hype. Real Madrid took the lead in the second half through a brilliant Vinícius Júnior assist leading up to an Eder Militao goal, but Atlético fought back and equalized in the closing stages through Ángel Correa.
The match report:
- Real Madrid took the lead: Eder Militao's goal in the 64th minute gave Real Madrid the advantage. The player cut inside from the left flank and unleashed a powerful shot that flew past Jan Oblak into the top corner.
- Atlético fought back: Atlético Madrid struggled to create clear-cut chances in the first half, but they improved significantly after the break. Ángel Correa equalized for the visitors in the 95th minute.
- A thrilling finish: The final minutes of the match were frantic, with both teams pushing for a winner. However, neither side could find a decisive goal, and the match ended in a draw.
The draw means that Real Madrid remain 2nd on the La Liga table, but Atlético Madrid are now just two points behind them in the 3rd position.