Atlético and Real Madrid draw in a really close derby

Benzema's header

The Madrid derby began with the dominance of Real Madrid. The Whites went in to the game better and took the initiative under the leadership of their midfielders and the constants arrivals of Carvajal from the right side, from where it came the opening goal from Real Madrid. Carvajal arrived easily and gave a measured cross to Benzema, who sent the ball into the back of Oblak´s net with a fantastic header.

Breathtaking Correa

With Real Madrid on the lead, Atlético grabbed to flashes of Angel Correa. The Argentinian was one of the bets of Diego Pablo Simeone in the starting lineup and became the reference for his team in the first half. His appearances from midfield generated much danger around Keylor Navas´s area and starred in the plays of greater danger of Atletico.

Keylor Navas, crucial

The course of the game could change completely after a mistake by Sergio Ramos. The Andalusian defender committed a penalty on Tiago after losing a ball against Correa. That's when Keylor Navas appeared to be crucial for his team. The Costa Rican stopped the penalty kicked by Griezmann and kept the advantage for the Whites.

 

Simeone's attacking bet

Real Madrid suffered the injury Carvajal, who left his position to Arbeloa, before Simeone opted to implement the plan B. The Argentine manager decided to attack and, progressively from the half time break, put Carrasco, Jackson Martinez and Vietto into play. The aim was to change the direction of the match, while Real Madrid was not able to control the derby.

Vietto

The emphasis of Atlético was awarded with the equalizer seven minutes from time. Jackson Martinez managed to outflank Arbeloa in left wing, he reached the bottom line and Vietto picked up the loose ball inside the area to achieve the draw. The goal completely encouraged the "Colchoneros", which crashed again with Keylor Navas in a superb save to Jackson Martinez, which allowed both teams to share the points.