Real Madrid 1-1 Atletico Madrid: Key takeaways from the Derby

It was even Stevens at the Bernabéu as Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid settled for a share of spoils in a feisty 1-1 stalemate.

Antoine Griezmann threw yet another hammer in Real Madrid’s works as the Frenchman cancelled out Cristiano Ronaldo’s opener to force a draw in the Madrid Derby.

Flying out of the blocks from the offing, both sides made it clear that a victory was on the agenda. Whilst the Rojiblancos were happy to let the hosts have the ball and attack on the break, the Merengues pulled no punches in pursuit of an early opener. 

Yet, the opening 45 ended goalless.

Ronaldo soon found the breakthrough with an easy finish for his 20th goal in the last 10 games. The celebrations though, were short-lived as Griezmann soon capped off a dangerous attacking spell; his third goal at the Bernabéu in as many league games.

There was no separating the sides thereafter despite their best efforts. There’s plenty to ponder, but let’s delve into the key takeaways from the match.