A look back at Real Madrid 1-1 Atletico Madrid
The Estadio Santiago Bernabeu got their team into their stride after just 10 minutes of the Madrid Derby betweenReal MadridandAtletico Madrid, and realized that the evening was not going to be a pretty one and that LaLiga Santander could slip away. WhenReal Madridsmell the Champions League... this usually happens. The fact is that Los Blancos have said goodbye to the title. Because a 10-point gap, with the Champions League in between, providedBarcelonabeatAlmeria, seems insurmountable.
The derby was bad.Real Madridplayed half-heartedly andAtleticobarely got past midfield.
Gil Manzanowas even worse than the teams, giving out meaningless cards left and right and sending offAngel Correafor a slight elbow onAntonio Rudiger. The red didnt hurt Atletico, who already had an excuse whatever the result and another reason to issue a statement, in this case a tweet saying nothing new at the Bernabeu with regards to officiating decisions.
The youngster came on in the 76th minute and saved a point forReal Madridwith a great header. Thats what its like to play with a pure center-forward from time to time, to catch the balls in the box that were being lost time and time again. The boy, who grabbed two goals in five minutes in Pamplona, is going to make the club delay the signing of a new striker for another year.
The Uruguayan came on afterReinildos injury and almost left the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu as a hero.Jose Gimenezscored a spectacular headed goal when his team were down to 10 men and almost gaveAtleticotheir biggest win of the season. Much of the credit for the goal goes toAntoine Griezmann, who put the ball where he wanted it. The glory was taken away from him by a compatriot.
The Frenchman was not at his best againstAtletico. It was rare for him.Karimgot lost inAtleticos tight defense and neither had great chances nor did he generate play for his team. It seems that he needs a rest, although it is understandable thatAncelottinever takes him off.
Real Madridpaid the perfect tribute toAmancio Amarobefore the derby. A simple act full of emotion, well done, with affection, respect and admiration. The oldest fans were moved by the memory of the hero of the sixth European Cup, one of the best dribblers thatReal Madridhas had throughout its history.
The Brazilian defenders injury looks very bad.Reinildos knee cracked midway through the first half and it looks like he may have ruptured his cruciate ligament. It is a tragedy forAtletiand above all for the player, who has been one of the best players for Los Colchoneros this season.
Gil Manzanowanted to keep the derby under such control with the cards that in the end it got out of hand. It is not normal that after half an hour he would have shown three cards in a match that had five fouls. Never mind cards for three fairly normal fouls. TheReal MadridandAtleticoplayers could not believe their eyes... But the worst was yet to come.Correas red card for a slight elbow toRudigers chest capped off an abysmal game from the referee.
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