Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid played a 1-1 draw in Santiago Bernabeu in every half.
It is the second time this season that the rivals of the city in Laliga were inseparable.
Although both teams had the opportunity to achieve a winner, none could find the decisive goal and they had to relax with a point.
Atletico, known for her structured and disciplined approach under Diego Simeone, began the match with the clear intention to frustrate and beat the hosts on the counter.
They were rewarded for their efforts in the 35th minute when a quick attack by Samuel Lino by Aurelien Tchouameni in the penalty area.
After a VAR check, the referee pointed to the position, so that Julian Alvarez increases and convert confidently and sent the ball to the middle to bring Atletico in the lead.
Real Madrid, who fought in the first half to reduce Atletico’s compact defense, appeared from the break with new urgency.
Carlo Ancelotti’s team wasted no time in the reaction, and Kylian Mbappe cost the score within five minutes after the restart. The French striker fell on a loose ball in the penalty area after Jude Bellingham’s first efforts had been blocked, and hammered his shot past Jan Oblak to restore parity.
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⚽ 35 ‘Julian Alvarez (P).
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The equalizer triggered a Los Blancos pressure wave that began to dominate the process.
Rodrygo and Bellingham both suggested that Real gave the lead, the latter hit the crossbar with a mighty header. Vinicius Junior was also a constant threat in the left flank and connected well with his teammates to create openings.
However, Atletico wanted to take a break during the break, but it was difficult to develop clear opportunities in the second half.
The introduction of Alexander Sorloth and Angel Correa added fresh legs in the attack, but the visitors lacked the clinical edge to regain the lead.
Antoine Griezmann, who had his 300th appearance for Atletico, tried to achieve an influence because Real Madrid’s defense remained solid.
When the game entered the last moments, both managers made tactical adjustments, whereby Luka Modric and Eduardo Camavavinga offer additional creativity for Real Madrid.
Ancelotti’s team continued to push for a winner, but Atletico held their floor and ensured that they would leave the Bernabeu with one point.
The result is at the head of Laliga, but on Tuesday you will now shift to a crucial fight against Manchester City to a decisive Champions League conflict.
Atletico Madrid now has a week to prepare for the next division against Celta Vigo.
