Carlo Ancelotti’s team gave up late, and the game ended in a tie. However, this game will be remembered for the wrong reasons.

On Sunday night, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid tied. However, not many people will remember the outcome in the months to come because fan unrest messed up what should have been an exciting 1-1 draw.

The Madrid goal was scored by Eder Militao, and it looked like Los Blancos had done enough in a tough match. They tied, though, when Angel Correa scored in the 99th minute. To this day, the most important part of the game will be the 21-minute delay caused by some Atleti fans throwing items onto the field.

Early on, Julian Alvarez had the best chance, and Thibaut Courtois made a nice save at his near post. Federico Valverde also came close to breaking the tie, but Jan Oblak made a great save.

It was a dull event that needed a goal to make it interesting. This was done by Militao, who smashed home from close range just after the hour mark after Vinicius’s smart pass and play. But just as the game started, it stopped completely. Some Atleti fans threw things at Courtois, which stopped the game for more than 20 minutes.

After a slow start, it looked like Madrid was going to win. But Correa saved the day late on. He ran through on goal while just barely being onside, then rounded Courtois and bundled the ball over the line. However, there was still time for more drama. With only seconds left on the clock, Marcos Llorente was shown a red card for a careless challenge on Fran Garcia that summed up how tense the game was.

Goalkeeper & Defence

Thibaut Courtois (7/10):

Made an important save early on. Dealt with riled-up fans throwing missiles onto the pitch in the second half. Will be disappointed to have conceded so late.

Dani Carvajal (6/10):

Some of his one-on-one defending was excellent, but he didn’t always have the requisite legs on the right.

Antonio Rudiger (7/10):

Blocked a couple of shots, kept it simple in possession.

Eder Militao (7/10):

Excellent defensively for the most part, slammed one home. Was unfortunate to deflect the ball into Correa’s path for the equaliser.

Ferland Mendy (6/10):

Very assured, even if it was a rather quiet one for him. Did his job, and not much else.

Midfield

Aurelien Tchouameni (6/10):

Seemed to love the physicality of the game, but didn’t move the ball quickly enough.

Federico Valverde (7/10):

A bit of a mixed bag, all said. Fired some good attempts on goal, and never stopped running. He also made a few uncharacteristic errors in possession.

Jude Bellingham (7/10):

Occupied more of a left sided No.8 position, with Modric handed a central role. An impressive scrappy showing.

Luka Modric (8/10):

Barely misplaced a pass throughout, and served as a vital calming presence in midfield.

Attack

Rodrygo (5/10):

Has more freedom when Mbappe isn’t around. Didn’t do much with it, though, and went 0/3 on dribbles.

Vinicius Jr (8/10):

Jeered and booed every time he touched the ball – and was handled pretty well for an hour. Came alive, though, grabbed an assist, and caused problems with his pace and attacking intent.

Subs & Manager

Lucas Vazquez (7/10):

A cool head – and fresh legs.

Endrick (N/A):

Almost bashed one in from 35 yards shortly after coming on. Otherwise little to do.

Fran Garcia (N/A):

No time to make an impact.

Carlo Ancelotti (7/10):

Made an interesting decision to start Modric – but he always seems to play in big games. Could do admittedly little about the last gasp winner… he seemed to get all of his subs right!