Real Madrid Faces Tumultuous Derby as Thibaut Courtois is Attacked
Sunday, 29 September 2024, 19:00
Real Madrid's Intense Derby Against Atlético Madrid
This Sunday evening, one of the most significant matches in La Liga took place as Atlético Madrid hosted the Real Madrid derby, an encounter renowned for its electric atmosphere. The match was disrupted following projectile attacks on Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois of Real Madrid.
Key Moments from the Match
- For more than an hour, the anticipated duel between the capital's teams was underwhelming, with both sides cautiously observing each other.
- Cristiano Modric set up Vinicius, allowing Militao to score and bring Real Madrid ahead at 0-1 after 64 minutes.
- This goal ignited the Atlético supporters to hurl objects at Courtois, prompting the referee to halt the match in the 69th minute.
After a 10-minute break for the players, the match resumed. It’s noteworthy that Courtois has history with Atlético, having moved to their rival side, causing tensions among the fans.
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