Derby Draw: Real Madrid Held 1-1 as Llorente’s Late Header Denies Victory

Brahim propelled our team into the lead during the first half of the LaLiga matchday 23 derby, only for Atlético to level in the final minute. The contest ended in a draw, leaving our team two points ahead of second-placed Girona, who are set to visit the Santiago Bernabéu next Saturday.

All square in the derby as Madrid stay topIn the 21st minute, Brahim’s clinical finish put Real Madrid ahead, seemingly on course for a well-deserved victory. However, the league leaders’ hopes were dashed when Marcos Llorente equalized with a header in the 93rd minute.

Real Madrid dominated the derby with early control, creating several dangerous opportunities. Brahim’s shot from the edge of the area in the third minute was saved by Oblak. However, his second chance, orchestrated in collaboration with Lucas Vázquez in the 21st minute, resulted in a composed and skillful finish, giving Real Madrid a 1-0 lead.

undefinedSimeone’s side responded with a double chance two minutes later, as Riquelme’s delivery led to Witsel’s header, expertly turned behind for a corner by Lunin. Savić’s subsequent header from the corner narrowly missed the target.

The second half saw Savić’s goal disallowed for offside, and Real Madrid appealed for a penalty in the 59th minute after a challenge by Savić on Bellingham. Despite continued efforts to extend the lead, including a spectacular move from Brahim in the 70th minute, Ancelotti’s side couldn’t secure a more comfortable margin.

undefinedIn the 76th minute, Lunin was again in the right place to deal with Griezmann’s back-heeled effort. Despite being the better side, Real Madrid faced frustration when a potential penalty for a foul on Bellingham was not awarded by Sánchez Martínez. In the last minute of stoppage time, Llorente’s header secured the equalizer, concluding the derby with honors shared.