Real Madrid 1-1 Atletico Madrid: Key takeaways from the Derby
By Sachin Bhat
Jan Oblak is still the best in La Liga
Even if cancellation of the award ceremonies denies him a deserved Golden Glove, Jan Oblak remains the best in business. The Slovenian has been prolific throughout the season, and turned in another incredible performance to keep his side from going down.
Keylor Navas did have his moments in the game where he pulled off a handful of crucial blocks and saves, but Oblak was the busier of the two and was the instrumental reason behind Atletico walking away with a point.
Real Madrid tried as they might, hit a glass ceiling in the form of the 34-year-old. Ronaldo and Varane were both denied from close range in a frantic first-half for the visitors, and were also thwarted Carvajal’s cross off a Marcelo effort coming off the crossbar.
His best moment, however, has to be when he pushed Ramos’ powerfully struck free-kick behind in the final few minutes.
Antoine Griezmann may take home the plaudits for his equalizer, but in all honesty, Atleti has their shot-stopper to thank as they claimed a point from the match.