Angel Correa's Last-Gasp Equalizer Stuns Real Madrid in a Dramatic Madrid Derby
The Madrid Derby between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid on Sunday was nothing short of chaotic. While the 1-1 draw might seem like a typical result on paper, the real story came from the series of dramatic events that unfolded both on and off the pitch. From crowd disruptions to a last-minute equalizer, this match will be remembered for all the wrong reasons.
Real Madrid initially appeared to have the game under control. Eder Militao opened the scoring in the 64th minute, latching onto a cross from Vinicius Jr. and firing past Atlético’s goalkeeper Jan Oblak. It felt like the momentum had shifted in Los Blancos' favor, but chaos ensued soon after. A small section of Atlético fans threw objects onto the pitch, forcing a 21-minute suspension. Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was the main target, as lighters and bottles rained down from the stands. This halted the game and seemed to disturb the flow for both teams.
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When the match resumed, Real Madrid looked poised to take all three points. However, Atlético Madrid had other plans. Angel Correa managed to slip past the defense in the 99th minute, staying narrowly onside before rounding Courtois and scoring a dramatic equalizer. The goal sent the home fans into a frenzy and brought the game level at 1-1, much to the frustration of Real Madrid's players and manager Carlo Ancelotti.
The drama didn't end there. Atlético's Marcos Llorente was shown a red card for a reckless challenge in the dying seconds, further highlighting the intensity and bad blood between the two sides. It was a physical and tense game, with tempers flaring throughout the match.
In the aftermath, Atlético's coach Diego Simeone expressed his disappointment with the fans' behavior. He pleaded for calm, acknowledging that while the supporters' passion is appreciated, such acts only harm the team. He also pointed out that Courtois, a former Atlético player, may have provoked the fans, though he was clear that throwing objects onto the field is never acceptable.
For Real Madrid, the result will feel like a missed opportunity. They were in control for large parts of the match, but the equalizer and the crowd trouble overshadowed what should have been a routine victory. Courtois also raised concerns about a potential injury towards the end of the game, which could add to Real's worries going forward.
In the end, the game will likely be remembered more for the off-field incidents than for the football itself. Both teams will now have to move on from a tense, disrupted derby that saw emotions run high, both on the pitch and in the stands.
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