Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid drew in Saturday’s derby in the Spanish capital in the 23rd round of La Liga, with Simeone’s side trailing on the half-hour mark.

Real Madrid – Atletico Madrid 1-1

Carlo Ancelotti’s men conceded a goal due to their numerical advantage and finally avoided defeat, but the result of the draw is in favor of Barcelona, ​​who can break away from Madrid by 10 points.

After training with Liverpool in the Champions League, the score was 5-2, Real Madrid were not so productive, going into the break with no goals on the board.

In the 64th minute, Atletico remained ten after Angel Correa, who came on at the start of the second half, was sent off for elbowing Rudiger.

Simeone’s side opened the scoring in the 78th minute when Jose Maria Gimenez headed home Griezmann’s cross from a free-kick.

Real avoided defeat seven minutes later through Alvaro Rodriguez, also with a header from a corner.

La Liga standings

1. Barcelona – 59 points / 22 d

2. Real Madrid – 52 points / 23 points

3. Real Sociedad – 43 points / 22 d

4. Atletico Madrid – 42 points / 23 points

5. Betis Sevilla – 40 points / 23 d

6. Rayo Vallecano – 34 points / 23 points