Atletico scored a late equalizer against Real in a thrilling Madrid derby

Real Madrid drew 1-1 with city rivals Atletico Madrid in a derby that saw fan trouble midway through the second half.

The La Liga clash saw Éder Militão score the first goal through an assist from Vinicius Junior for Real in the 64th minute.

Shortly after the goal, Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois complained to officials that home fans behind his goal were throwing objects onto the pitch.

After talking with the two managers, the referee chose to send the player off the field. The game restarted after a 20 minute delay.

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After the break, Atletico put more pressure on their visitors and finally got a point from the game, when Ángel Correa equalized in the fifth minute of stoppage time.

Correa’s goal was his 66th in La Liga – and his 23rd as a substitute, level with Walter Pandiani and Álvaro Morata for fifth place among La Liga’s all-time top scorers among substitutes.

Atletico finished the match with 10 men after Marcos Llorente saw a red card in the 90+9th minute of the encounter.

With this result, Barcelona, ​​who were beaten by Osasuna on Saturday, remain at the top of the standings, three points ahead of Real Madrid in second place, and five points ahead of Atletico in third place.

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