Substitute Angel Correa scored a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser for Atletico Madrid against city rivals Real Madrid in a derby that was halted for around 20 minutes midway through the second half following crowd issues.
Shortly after Eder Militao had scored Real’s opener in the 64th minute, visiting goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois complained to officials that home fans behind his goal were throwing objects onto the field.
An announcement was made over the public address system inside the stadium and, after speaking to both managers, the referee asked both teams to return to their respective dressing rooms.
Atletico manager Diego Simeone and several of his players attempted to calm the situation by speaking to a group of home supporters in the stand.
When play resumed, centre-back Militao’s deflected strike from inside the box looked like being enough for a Real victory.
However, Correa rounded Courtois to bundle home the leveller and, although the goal was initially disallowed, it was later awarded when the video assistant referee (VAR) confirmed the Argentina international was onside when racing on to the through-ball.
There was still time for Atletico’s Marcos Llorente to be sent off for a lunging late challenge on Fran Garcia, in a derby contest that only came to life following the temporary suspension.
