Madrid Derby Marred by Fan Violence, Match Suspended
The Madrid derby between Atlético and Real Madrid was halted for 15 minutes after fans threw objects onto the pitch, leading to a tense and disrupted game.
- Real Madrid took a 1-0 lead through Éder Militão before fan violence erupted at the Metropolitano Stadium.
- Objects, including lighters and plastic bottles, were thrown at Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, prompting the referee to suspend the match.
- Despite multiple warnings and interventions from Atlético's coach Diego Simeone and captain Koke, the disruptive behavior continued.
- The game resumed after a 15-minute suspension, with Atlético's Ángel Correa scoring a late equalizer to end the match 1-1.
- Atlético Madrid condemned the actions of the fans involved and announced cooperation with police to identify and punish the perpetrators.