Real Madrid were forced to a draw this Sunday evening, against their neighbor, during the capital derby.
This season, Real Madrid have only lost one game. It was last September 24, in La Liga, on the pitch of Atlético de Madrid (3-1). This evening, for the 23rd day of the championship, the Merengue club intended to wash away the affront.
Despite the absence of Vinicius, who was withdrawn after discomfort felt during the warm-up, Real opened the scoring. On the right side, Lucas Vazquez, in the penalty area, sent a cross back. Koke involuntarily put it back for Brahim Diaz, who beat Jan Oblak for the 1-0.
It was in the 23rd minute that the visitors responded. Rodrigo Riquelme made a cross into the penalty area. For Axel Witsel, who attempted a header from close range, but Andriy Lunin, with the tip of his gloves, made a sublime save to allow his team to stay in front at rest. During the first act, Real dominated and proved dangerous in every attack. What about the second half?
Well it started very badly for the locals. From the outset, Antoine Griezmann took a corner from the right to the left. The Frenchman placed the ball on the head of Stefan Savic, who scored with a header for 1-1… but this goal was ultimately canceled for an offside by Saul Niguez. Real insisted, but found Jan Oblak on his way several times. And the visitors were going to equalize on the last chance offensive. On the right side, Stefan Savic sent a cross. In the penalty area, for Memphis Depay, who extended this ball with his head. For Marcos Llorente, who scored with his head for 1-1, the final score.
