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Real Madrid’s title hopes hit after 10-man Atlético hold on for derby draw

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Ten-man Atlético Madrid dealt a blow to Real Madrid’s La Liga title hopes when they held the defending champions to a 1-1 draw at the Bernabéu on Saturday.

After Atlético substitute Ángel Correa had been shown a straight red card in the 64th minute for an elbow to the chest of Real defender Antonio Rüdiger, José María Giménez gave Atlético the lead with a header from an Antoine Griezmann free-kick 12 minutes from time.

However, the 18-year-old Álvaro Rodríguez levelled seven minutes later with a header from a Luka Modric corner but Real could not find a winner.

Real Madrid remain second in La Liga on 52 points, but are seven behind leaders Barcelona who can stretch their lead to 10 on Sunday when they face lowly Almería.

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