After 14 goals altogether in their last two recent games in the Spanish Cup and Super Cup, the ‘usual rivals’, Real and Atletico Madrid, didn’t do much to entertain us on Sunday night in their LaLiga clash.However, it won’t bother Diego Simeone and Los Colchoneros at all as they manage to clinch a vital, last-gasp 1-1 draw to stay in the title race, though still far away from a ten-point clear city rival.Brahim Diaz scored the opener in the 236th El Madrileno, reacting promptly and rationally during the genuine pinball in Los Colchoneros’ area in the 20th minute. The hosts were in front from that moment on until the last seconds of the stoppage time.BRAHIM DIAZ WHAT A GOAL!!!pic.twitter.com/A42AHYLztm— Mikael (@MikaelMadridsta) February 4, 2024 Still, there was just enough time for Simeone’s warriors for one last attempt, and their super-sub Marcos Llorente – raised in Real Madrid’s youth setups – nailed a superb header to make it 1-1.Goal: Real madrid 1-1 AtleticoMarcos Llorente with the equalizer late on !! pic.twitter.com/zuIDQDToMr— Pubity Sport (@pubitysport) February 4, 2024 It is a deserved draw because the visitors were close to scoring on several occasions. Savic even netted shortly after the break, but it was disallowed due to Saul’s offside.On the other hand, Jude Bellingham failed to find spaces and chances for himself to shine again. Just like almost all of his teammates, Bellingham seemed too nervous, spending most of the time in discussions with the referee.Nevertheless, the Royals were close to killing the game near the end thanks to the very same Diaz, but after sensational dribbles past Hermoso and Witsel, the tiny forward fired poorly and was punished for that massively.I’m lost for words, Brahim Diaz so close in getting a Puskas worthy goal pic.twitter.com/6dwbg8VKXJ— WolfRMFC (@WolfRMFC) February 4, 2024 LA LIGA – MATCHDAY 23FridayAthletic Club – Mallorca 4-0 (2-0)/Berchiche 3, 16, Guruzeta 62, Muniain 89/SaturdayValencia – Almeria 2-1 (2-0)/Duro 14, Yaremchuk 23 – Arribas 50/Granada – Las Palmas 1-1 (1-0)/Mendez 43 – Pejino 68/Alaves – Barcelona 1-3 (0-1)/Omorodion 51 – Lewandowski 23, Gundogan 49, Roque 63/Girona – Sociedad 0-0SundayVillarreal – Cadiz 0-0Osasuna – Celta 0-3 (0-2)/Larsen 24, De La Torre 25, Douvikas 90/Betis – Getafe 1-1 (1-1)/Isco 35 pen – Greenwood 8 pen/Real Madrid – Atl. Madrid 1-1 (1-0)/Diaz 20 – Llorente 90+3/Monday23:00: (2.25) Rayo Vallecano (3.35) Sevilla (3.50)***odds are subject to change***
