The Madrid derby has sparked into life in the second half.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side have been frustrated for much of the match, as Los Rojiblancos have utilised a 5-4-1 system due to an early injury for Reinildo Mandava. Neither side has had any clear cut chances.
Real Madrid were handed a huge advantage after 65 minutes when substitute Angel Correa was sent off for an off-the-ball incident involving Antonio Rudiger. The Argentine appeared to elbow the Los Blancos defender, and the referee was left with little choice.
Despite the setback, Atleti were defiant and they have now taken a shock lead. Antoine Griezmann’s whipped free kick was headed home beautifully by Jose Maria Gimenez.
Giménez heads Atleti in front! 😱😱
A massive opportunity for an away derby win for Simeone's side and to deal a colossal blow to Real Madrid's title hopes 👀@LaLigaTV pic.twitter.com/WmCLAnLunL
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A huge leap from Jose Gimenez sees Atletico take the lead at the Bernabeu!! 🤩
Could this spell trouble for Real Madrid's title hopes…? 😳#ITVFootball pic.twitter.com/7ebXswBEoo
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) February 25, 2023
GIMENEZ GIVES 10-MEN ATLETI A LATE LEAD OVER REAL MADRID 😱 pic.twitter.com/90lGoh6En2
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) February 25, 2023
That sparked the hosts into life, and they equalised less than ten minutes later. Luka Modric’s corner was glanced home by Alvaro Rodriguez, who scored his first Real Madrid goal.
Alvaro Rodríguez to the rescue! 🔥🔥
Real Madrid's wonderkid comes up with the equaliser to the delight of the Bernabeu ⚪@LaLigaTV pic.twitter.com/wT2TfggzUO
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MASSIVE goal for 18-year-old Alvaro Rodriguez who equalises for Real Madrid!! 🤩
The LaLiga champions are back in the game!#ITVFootball pic.twitter.com/WcldBP4VRS
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) February 25, 2023
18-YEAR-OLD ALVARO RODRIGUEZ SCORES HIS FIRST LALIGA GOAL TO EQUALIZE FOR REAL MADRID 🔥 pic.twitter.com/O4QJjCJqbt
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) February 25, 2023
An incredible moment for the 18-year-old, but Real Madrid could be set to drop more points in the La Liga title race.
