The highly anticipated Madrid derby between Atlético and Real ended in a 1-1 draw, with Kylian Mbappé and Julián Álvarez scoring for their respective teams. The match left the two top contenders, Atlético and Real, tied on points and one behind Barcelona in the title race.
Kylian Mbappé and Julián Álvarez had already scored 37 goals between them this season, taking their total to 39. However, neither team was able to deliver the decisive blow, with Atlético’s Aurélien Tchouaméni scoring the opener before Álvarez equalized for Real.
The match was a slow start, but Atlético took control in the first half before losing momentum as the game progressed. Real equalized just before halftime, and the teams went back and forth, creating several scoring opportunities. However, both teams were unable to find a winner, with Thibaut Courtois making several crucial saves for Real.
The draw left Atlético and Real tied on points, with Barcelona two points behind. Diego Simeone said of the match, “This was a draw in which we will both feel we could have taken the points.” Carlo Ancelotti echoed his sentiments, stating that football fans often don’t understand refereeing decisions like the one made against Atlético.
With eight minutes left in the game, Vinícius Júnior had several chances to score for Real, but was denied by Atlético’s Jan Oblak. In the end, it was Mbappé who came closest to scoring, but Oblak made an incredible save to deny him the winner. The match will be remembered as a classic derby, with both teams giving it their all and leaving everything on the pitch.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/feb/08/real-madrid-atletico-madrid-la-liga-match-report