The points were distributed at the Santiago Bernabéu, where Real Madrid drew 1-1 against Atlético de Madrid on matchday 23 of LaLiga. Neither club wasted time looking for the opponent's goal from the start.
However, the players led by Carlo Ancelotti would be the first to score. In the 20th minute, Brahim Díaz kept the ball at his feet to break through Jan Oblak's net and spark joy among the Merengue fans.
The Colchoneros didn't give up and used all their weapons to even the score. Stefan Savic scored a header in the 47th minute, but the referee declared the Montenegrin player's goal invalid as Saul Ñíguez was offside at the time of the goal.
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Real Madrid tried to exploit Atlético's defensive spaces to deliver the final blow, but inaccuracies and Oblak's great performance prevented the home team from scoring a second goal.
When it looked as if the Meringues had won, Marcos Llorente appeared in stoppage time and sealed the draw with a header, saving an important point for the Rojiblancos.
“I think it was a very good game from our side, well controlled, we were unlucky to concede a goal in the last minute. We lacked a bit of height there, we would suffer there, but we did well. He deserved the win, we've won a lot of games in the last minute, we can't blame ourselves,” Ancelotti said after the game.
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Despite missing two points at the end, Real Madrid remains top of the Spanish league with 58 points, while Atlético de Madrid is in fourth place with 48 points.
The Meringues will have an important duel on Saturday when they face Girona, runners-up in the Spanish competition, on the next LaLiga matchday. On the other hand, the Colchoneros will face Athletic Club on Wednesday for the Copa del Rey.
Did you know…
- Undefeated. Atlético Madrid have gone three games in a row without defeat against Real Madrid in LaLiga.
- Record. Simeone has refereed 43 Madrid derbies (12 wins, 15 draws and 16 losses).