Tag: Equalizer

In a thrilling and controversial LaLiga derby, Atletico Madrid snatched a dramatic 1-1 draw against Real Madrid thanks to Angel Correa’s late equalizer. The match was marred by a 20-minute suspension after Atletico fans hurled objects onto the pitch.

Real Madrid took the lead in the 69th minute through Eder Militao’s header. However, the celebration was short-lived as the match was halted due to objects being thrown towards Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. After a lengthy delay, the players returned to the pitch, and Atletico intensified their pressure.

In the dying moments of the game, substitute Correa pounced on a loose ball in the box and bundled it home to secure a point for Atletico. The result leaves Real Madrid second in the standings, three points behind Barcelona, while Atletico remains third, two points behind their rivals.

Atletico captain Koke condemned the fan behavior, stating that “four people can’t pay for the rest of the stadium.” Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti opted for a more balanced midfield, bringing in Luka Modric to compensate for the absence of Kylian Mbappe.

Federico Valverde emerged as Real’s key playmaker, distributing the ball effectively and creating several dangerous chances. However, Real’s inability to convert their dominance into goals proved costly.

Atletico improved after the break, with Samuel Lino providing the spark they needed. Despite Militao’s goal, Atletico continued to press, and Correa’s late equalizer rewarded their efforts. The match ended on a sour note as Marcos Llorente was sent off for a reckless tackle.