In every half, a goal witnessed Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid a 1-1 draw in Santiago Bernabeu.
It represents the second time this season that the city’s competitors were inseparable in Laliga.
Although both teams have opportunities to kidnap the winner, he did not find the decisive goal, and they had to settle to get a point for each of them.
ATLETICO, known for its organized approach and discipline during the reign of Diego Simon, began the match with a clear intent to thwart the hosts and hit the table.
They were rewarded for their efforts in the 35th minute when it took a quick attack to Samuel Lino in the penalty area by Aurelin Chaamini.
After reviewing the VAR, the referee referred to the place, allowing Julian Alvarez to escalate and convert with confidence, and send the ball to the bottom of the center to put atteico in the foreground.
Real Madrid, which is struggling to break the integrated Atletico defense in the first half, has emerged from the separation with a renewed urgency.
The Carlo Ancelotti team did not waste any time in the response, and within five minutes of restart, Kylian Mbappe settled the result. The French striker turned on a loose ball inside the box after banning the first Jude Pelingham’s effort, as he shot it after Jean Oblak to restore parity.
🏁 Realmadriden 1-1 ATLETIENGLISH
⚽ 35 ′ Julian alvarez (p).
⚽ 50 ′ Kmbappe
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The tie sparked a wave of pressure from Los Blancos, who started controlling the procedures.
Rodrigo and Pelingham are close to giving real progress, as the latter hit the crossbar with a strong head. Vinicius Junior was also a constant threat below the left, and tied well with his teammates to create holes.
Meanwhile, Atletico seemed to hit at the end of the first half, but he found it difficult to get clear opportunities in the second half.
The introduction of Alexander Surloth and Ageil Korea added new legs in the attack, but visitors lack the clinical edge to restore the lead.
Antoine Griezmann, who appeared for the 300th appearance of Atletico, struggled to make an impact when Real Madrid’s defense remained strong.
When the game entered the last moments, both managers made tactical adjustments, as Luka Modric and Eduardo Camavinga came to provide additional creativity for Real Madrid.
The Ancelotti team continued to press for the winner, but Atletico carried at home, ensuring that they left Bernabeu at a point.
The result keeps them at the head of Laliga, but they will now convert their focus into a decisive match in the Champions League against Manchester City on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, ATLETICO MADRID has a week to prepare for the next league match against Celta Vigo.