Real Madrid was held to a 1-1 draw by Atletico Madrid in a La Liga 2024-25 top of table clash at Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday (IST).
After a week of refereeing controversy, Atleti took the lead from a controversial VAR decision which ultimately awarded a penalty to the visiting team against the run of the play.
Argentine striker Julian Alvarez calmly slots the ball past diving Real custodian Thibaut Courtois to give Atleti the lead in the 35th minute.
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Highlights
Real started the second half with intent and quickly found the equaliser through its French striker Kylian Mbappe.
Despite dominating the second essay, the Los Blancos failed to breach Jan Oblak’s goal as the Slovenian goalkeeper put on a superb display.
Oblak made four brilliant saves to deny Real the winning goal.
With the draw, Carlos Ancelotti team has a one point advantage against its city rivals.
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