Real Madrid score late to draw with 10-man Atletico

26.02.2023 - 03:09 arabnews.com

MADRID: There was more of the same in the latest Madrid derby at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Again, Real Madrid avoided defeat.

Again, Atletico Madrid complained about the refereeing. Madrid scored late to draw 1-1 in the Spanish league on Saturday, and extend their unbeaten streak against the city rival at home to seven years.

Atletico played with 10 men from the 64th minute after forward Angel Correa was shown a disputed red card for elbowing Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger. “Nothing new at the Bernabeu,” Atletico tweeted after the match.

It also complained about the officiating after a Copa del Rey loss at the Bernabeu last month. Atletico coach Diego Simeone said Correa’s action was not harsh enough to merit a red card. “There was contact but it was not a strike,” Simeone said. “Rüdiger immediately got up.

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