The Madrid derby ended in a 1-1 draw, but the match will be remembered more for an ugly incident involving Atletico Madrid fans and Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois than the result itself.
The game was disrupted in the second half, shortly after Real Madrid took the lead through Eder Militao. Courtois, a former Atletico player, directed his celebrations towards the home fans at the Metropolitano, provoking a hostile reaction. Objects, including a lighter, were thrown at the goalkeeper, forcing a lengthy break in play. The players were taken off the field for nearly 15 minutes while officials dealt with the situation.
Once the match resumed with 21 minutes left, Atletico Madrid pushed forward in search of an equalizer. Courtois made a crucial save to deny Samuel Lino, but Atletico eventually found a breakthrough in the dying moments of injury time. Angel Correa slotted the ball home, and although it was initially ruled offside, VAR overturned the decision, ensuring the match ended level.
The drama didn’t stop there, as Marcos Llorente was sent off in the final minutes for a reckless challenge, capping off a heated and chaotic encounter. Despite the late equalizer, the game was largely overshadowed by the unsavory behavior of the Atletico fans, casting a dark cloud over the derby.
SOURCE: Eurosport
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