Real Madrid was in the dock after Atletico Madrid’s surprise goal.
Then 18-year-old Alvaro Rodriguez stepped forward and saved a Derby point for Meringue.
Atlético Madrid fought for a place in the derby against Real Madrid.
But it all started with sad scenes when Atletico left-back Reinildo Mandava twisted his knee and collapsed to the ground in pain. The Mozambican defender was carried off on a stretcher with his hands over his face.
When you see replays, you fear the worst. I have seen a lot of these rumors, hence the cruciate ligament is a rumor, but I do not hope for that, says C. More Astrit Ajdarevic.
Argentine expelled
Just over an hour into the match, Atlético Madrid were shown a red card after Ángel Correia punched Antonio Rudiger in the chest.
– He pulls his elbow into his chest, it’s not necessary. It puts the team in a precarious position, says C More expert Marcelo Fernandez.
Real Madrid pressed with another player, but it was Atlético who would break the deadlock. With a free kick in the 78th minute, Jose Jimenez got on top and scored the lead goal.
dream jump
But Real Madrid will equalise. Substitute Alvaro Rodriguez, 18, lingered in front of a corner kick and headed home the equaliser. His first goal in La Liga, and the match ended 1–1.
And losing points leaves Real Madrid seven points behind leaders Barcelona, by playing one more match. Atletico Madrid is in fourth place.