Spanish League standings after Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid draw
The Madrid derby ends in a positive draw (1-1)
The summit of the twenty-third round of the Spanish League witnessed a fiery confrontation between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, which ended in a positive draw with a score of 1-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. The match was exciting and full of opportunities, as both teams tried to snatch the three points, but the defensive solidity and decisive interventions of the goalkeepers prevented that.
The course of the match
First half
The match started at a fast pace, as Real Madrid tried to impose its style by possessing the ball, while Atletico Madrid relied on high pressure and counterattacks. The first dangerous opportunity came in the 12th minute when Vinicius Junior fired a powerful shot that goalkeeper Jan Oblak brilliantly saved.
In the 35th minute, Atletico Madrid got a penalty kick after Aurelien Tchouameni intervened on Samuel Lino inside the penalty area. The referee did not hesitate to award it after returning to VAR technology, and Julian Alvarez took it, who successfully shot it into Thibaut Courtois' goal, giving Atletico Madrid a 1-0 lead.
Second Half
Real Madrid entered the second half with intense attacking pressure in search of an equalizer. Jude Bellingham almost scored in the 55th minute with a powerful shot, but Oblak was there again. Real Madrid continued their attempts until the 78th minute when Vinicius Junior managed to score the equalizer after a great pass from Rodrygo, igniting the atmosphere of the match in the final minutes.
Both teams tried to score the winning goal in the remaining minutes, but the defense was strongly present, so the match ended in a 1-1 draw, a result that could affect the La Liga table standings.
La Liga standings after the match
After this draw, Real Madrid remain at the top but face pressure from their closest rivals:
Real Madrid – 50 points
Atletico Madrid – 49 points
Barcelona – 45 points (with a postponed match against Sevilla)
Athletic Bilbao – 44 points
Villarreal – 40 points
Barcelona the biggest beneficiary
Barcelona is the biggest beneficiary of this result, as they can reduce the gap with Real Madrid if they manage to win their postponed match. This draw could open the door to a fierce battle for the La Liga title in the coming rounds.
What's next for both teams?
Real Madrid
The royal team will face tough challenges in the coming weeks, as they meet Real Sociedad and then enter a decisive match in the Champions League.
Atletico Madrid
As for Atletico, they will try to take advantage of this draw in their next match against Real Betis, which will be a strong test for Diego Simeone's men.
Conclusion
The Madrid derby ended with a result that did not satisfy the ambitions of either team, but it increased the excitement of the competition in La Liga. The question remains: Will Barcelona be able to take advantage of the opportunity and reduce the gap, or will Real Madrid maintain its lead until the end? The coming days will reveal a lot to us.