In a thrilling match, Angel Correa's late equaliser salvaged a point for Atletico Madrid against Real Madrid in the highly anticipated 'Derbi Madrileno' clash. Despite being down to 10 men, Atletico fought hard and denied the defending champions all three points with Correa's stoppage time goal. This result leaves Barcelona with a three-point lead at the top of the table, despite their own loss to Osasuna. The match was also marred by disruptions from Atletico fans, causing a temporary suspension of play.
Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid Draw in Thrilling 'Derbi Madrileno'
The highly anticipated "Derbi Madrileno" clash between Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid on Saturday night lived up to its billing, with both teams battling hard for a share of the points.
Match Summary
Despite being reduced to 10 men after Mario Hermoso was sent off in the 64th minute, Atlético Madrid fought valiantly and denied Real Madrid the victory through Angel Correa's late equaliser.
Real had taken the lead through Federico Valverde in the 18th minute, but Antoine Griezmann equalised for Atlético just four minutes later. Vinicius Junior restored Real's advantage in the 36th minute, before Rodrygo put them 3-1 up in the 47th minute.
However, Stefan Savic's goal in the 78th minute gave Atlético hope, and Correa's dramatic strike in stoppage time ensured that the points were shared.
Background
The "Derbi Madrileno" is one of the most fiercely contested rivalries in world football. The two clubs are both based in Madrid and have a long history of competing for honours.
Real Madrid are the most successful club in Spanish football, while Atlético have won the La Liga title on 11 occasions.
Top 5 FAQs
1. Who is the top scorer in the "Derbi Madrileno"? Cristiano Ronaldo, with 23 goals.
2. What is the biggest win in the "Derbi Madrileno"? Real Madrid 12-1 Atlético Madrid (1943).
3. Who won the last "Derbi Madrileno"? Real Madrid won the previous meeting, 2-1, in September 2022.
4. How many red cards have been shown in the "Derbi Madrileno"? 46 (22 for Atlético, 24 for Real).
5. What is the significance of Angel Correa's equaliser? Correa's goal kept Atlético within striking distance of Barcelona at the top of the La Liga table. It also prevented Real Madrid from extending their lead over their city rivals.
Conclusion
The "Derbi Madrileno" lived up to its reputation as one of the most intense and passionate matches in world football. Both teams showed great resilience and determination, and ultimately a draw was a fair result.
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