It was all even in the 232nd El Derbi Madrileño, as Real Madrid fought back to snatch a 1-1 draw against rivals Atlético – though there truly were no winners on the night, with the result giving Barcelona the chance to open up a 10-point lead at the La Liga summit.
The first half was ideal for Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone. Neither side created much, while Real Madrid’s dangerous winger Vinicius Junior stayed quiet.
And even though Real Madrid found some more zip after the break, 10-man Atleti struck first, with Jose Maria Gimenez meeting Antoine Griezmann’s cross to give the visitors a 1-0 lead.
Los Blancos found an equalizer shortly after, though, with 18-year-old Alvaro Rodriguez knocking in a late equalizer to share the spoils in just his second-ever La Liga outing.
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