Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti disappointed after 1-1 derby draw at Atletico

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti was frustrated after his team let hosts Atletico Madrid salvage a 1-1 draw with a goal late into extra time in their LaLiga match on Sunday.

In Short

• Real Madrid took the lead in the 64th minute through Eder Militao
• Ángel Correa scored the equalizer for Atletico in the 95th minute
• The match was suspended briefly due to objects thrown by Atletico fans

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti expressed his disappointment after his team conceded a last-minute goal to draw 1-1 with Atlético Madrid in a heated La Liga derby on Sunday. Despite dominating the majority of the match, Real Madrid were unable to secure all three points at the Metropolitano Stadium.

Ancelotti acknowledged his team's control of the game but was frustrated that Atletico managed to equalize deep into stoppage time, leaving Real Madrid to settle for just a point.

"It's hard to cope with a draw when we were so close to winning," Ancelotti said in the post-match press conference. "The opponents are strong and have a lot of quality. Their goal came in the last minute, which is a pity. We controlled the game well, and we came very close to securing the win."

Real Madrid took the lead in the 64th minute through defender Eder Militao, who finished from close range. However, the match was briefly suspended after objects were thrown onto the pitch by Atletico fans as Real celebrated. The game resumed after a 20-minute delay, with Ancelotti praising referee Mateo Busquets Ferrer for his decision to pause the game.

Atletico Madrid capitalized on the final moments of the match, with substitute ngel Correa scoring the equalizer in the 95th minute following a counter-attack.

Ancelotti tried to stay positive, emphasizing that the draw could prove valuable in the long run. "I always try to think positively. We've gained a point away from home, and we're a point closer to the top. The dynamic is good, we're still in contention, and we won't despair. A draw here could be an important point later on."

With this result, Real Madrid remain second in the LaLiga standings with 18 points, trailing leaders Barcelona by three points. Atletico Madrid, sitting two points behind Real, are third.

Reflecting on the suspension of the match due to fan behavior, Ancelotti supported the referee's decision to halt play temporarily. "The referee made the right call to stop the game. There were objects thrown onto the pitch, and safety is a priority. It didn't favor either team; we were both affected equally. No one liked the situation, but the referee acted appropriately."

Despite the frustrating outcome, Ancelotti's Real Madrid remain firmly in the title race, as the season is still in its early stages.