Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid draw 1-1 in La Liga
What's the story
The top two teams in La Liga, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, locked horns at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday night.
The thrilling Madrid derby encounter ended in a 1-1 draw, with both the teams sharing a point each.
The result keeps the title race in Spain's premier football league, as close as it can get.
Here's what went down.
Match highlights
Alvarez and Mbappe score in Madrid derby
Making his Bernabeu debut as an Atletico player, Julian Alvarez scored the opening goal of the match.
He converted a penalty kick in Panenka style before half-time, giving Atletico Madrid an early lead.
However, Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe retaliated early in the second half with a goal of his own.
This was also Mbappe's first goal in a Madrid derby at Bernabeu.
Controversy
Refereeing decisions spark controversy in Madrid derby
The match wasn't without controversy as refereeing decisions became a focal point.
Real Madrid had earlier expressed their displeasure with the Spanish Soccer Federation (RFEF) over decisions in their defeat to Espanyol last weekend.
In response, Atletico extended their "full support and solidarity to the entire team of referees, their families and friends" online.
Referee Cesar Soto Grado's performance during the match was closely scrutinized due to these tensions.
League standings
Real Madrid lead La Liga table by 1 point
The draw leaves just a single point separating Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the top of the league table.
With 50 points, Real are now leading, closely followed by the Atletico with 49 points.
Both teams have now played 23 games each in this season's La Liga competition.
Barcelona are also in the title race but trail five points behind these two teams.
Information
Mbappe races to 16 La Liga goals
Mbappe now owns 16 goals in La Liga this season. He also owns 2 assists. Mbappe is the 2nd-highest scorer in La Liga after Robert Lewandowski (18).
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As per Opta, Real and Atletico have drawn their last three meetings in all competitions, the longest run of draws in this Madrid derby since a run of five between November 1978 and January 1980.