Atletico Madrid scores late to salvage a draw against Real Madrid in derby halted due to objects thrown onto the pitch

In a dramatic Spanish league derby match between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid, the game ended in a 1-1 draw with Ángel Correa rescuing a point for Atletico with a stoppage-time goal. The highly anticipated match was briefly halted for approximately 15 minutes in the second half due to Atletico fans throwing objects onto the field, causing a disruption in play.
Correa’s equalizer came in the dying moments of the game, initially disallowed for offside but later awarded after a video review. Real Madrid had taken the lead through Éder Militão in the 64th minute, intensifying the rivalry on the pitch.
Following the draw, Real Madrid maintained their second-place position in the league, trailing three points behind Barcelona, who suffered a 4-2 defeat to Osasuna, ending their winning streak. Atletico Madrid remained in third place, trailing Real Madrid by two points after eight rounds of matches.
The match saw Atletico’s Marcos Llorente being shown a red card for a harsh foul during stoppage time, adding to the tension on the field. The chaotic scenes escalated shortly after the opening goal, with fans throwing objects onto the pitch, leading to a temporary suspension as players were sent to the locker rooms.
Real Madrid’s Militão’s celebration near the Atletico fans incited further unrest, with goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois getting involved, which resulted in the match being stopped for safety concerns. Courtois reportedly alerted the referee about the objects being thrown onto the field, including lighters.
The incident occurred following reports of a social media campaign targeting Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior with racist intent, prompting league officials to address the issue and consider police intervention. Videos emerged of Atletico fans chanting before the match, displaying discriminatory behavior.
In other league matches, Athletic Bilbao and Sevilla played out a 1-1 draw, while Real Betis secured a 1-0 victory over Espanyol with Giovani Lo Celso scoring a late winner. Celta Vigo and Girona also shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
The intense derby clash and the subsequent events highlighted the passion and tension surrounding Spanish football rivalries, emphasizing the need for respectful fan behavior and fair play on and off the pitch.