Atletico Madrid 1-1 Real Madrid: Atletico Madrid drew with Real Madrid in Matchday 26 of the Spanish League’s top competition, La Liga. The Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid derby, which was held at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium on Sunday (7/3/2021), ended with the same strong score at 1-1.
Atletico Madrid took the lead in the 15th minute through Luis Suarez’s strike. Real Madrid avoided defeat at Atletico after Karim Benzema scored a goal back in the 88th minute.
Match Review
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid In the first 10 minutes of the first half, Atletico launched high pressing which made it difficult for Real Madrid to develop the game. In fact, Karim Benzema had to go downstairs to pick up the ball. First half match entered the 15th minute, the home team was able to create an advantage.
Suarez’s kick using the outside of the foot was unable to be dammed by Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. It was Suarez’s 17th goal on the La Liga stage this season, as well as ending El Pistolero’s drought in Atletico’s last five matches in all competitions. In the 41st minute, in a corner kick, Felipe appears to be handballing in the forbidden box.
This article was published on Kompas.com with the title “Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid – Benzema replied to Luis Suarez’s goal, the derby ended with a draw.
