Islamabad, Oct 1: Atlético Madrid vs Real Madrid: Dramatic 1-1 Draw in Madrid Derby
The match was paused for over 20 minutes after home fans threw objects onto the pitch, causing a disruption in the 69th minute, shortly after Eder Militao had put Real Madrid ahead.
The incident arose when objects were thrown at Real’s goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, who alerted the referee. Post-match, Courtois was diagnosed with a hip injury and is expected to be sidelined for a couple of weeks.
Following the lengthy delay, Atletico intensified their attack, culminating in Correa scoring from close range in the fifth minute of added time after a swift counterattack.
Atlético Madrid vs Real Madrid now sits second in the league with 18 points, trailing Barcelona by three and leading two after eight matches. Atletico captain Koke expressed concerns about the crowd’s behavior, stating, “This can’t happen on a football pitch… But four people can’t pay for the rest of the stadium.”
Atletico came alive after the break, especially after the introduction of Brazilian winger Samuel Lino, who injected energy into their play. Just as they seemed poised to score, Vinicius Jr. crossed from the left wing to Militao, who scored with a powerful half-volley.
The match was halted again as objects were thrown onto the pitch during Real’s celebrations. The referee, Mateo Busquets Ferrer, sent the players to their dressing rooms, warning that further disturbances could lead to the game being abandoned.
When play resumed, Atletico maintained their offensive pressure, leading to Correa’s equalizer. The goal came from a pass by substitute Javi Galan, allowing Correa to tap the ball into an empty net after rounding Courtois.
In other matches, Real Betis defeated Espanyol 1-0, Sevilla drew late against Athletic Bilbao, and Girona and Celta Vigo ended in a 1-1 stalemate
