A goal in either half not enought to separate the two Madrid clubs as the match ends in a 1-1 draw. Julian Alvarez's first-half penalty was cancelled out by Kylian Mbappe in the 50th minute. Madrid dominated after equalising but it was not enough on the night. Jan Oblak pulled off some fine saves to give Los Rojiblancos a point. Madrid remain top but this draw provides Barcelona a chance to cut the gap to just two points.

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Valverde makes a solo run before releasing Mbappe through the middle. He gets the shot on but Oblak is quick to close down and denies the winner.

RMA 1:1 ATM ('89)

Another change for Madrid as Brahim replaces Rodrygo. Last three minutes plus added time left in this match

Double change from Real Madrid as Modric and Camavinga replace Vazquez and Ceballos. Meanwhile, Sorloth comes in as Atletico's final change

Atletico Madrid make another change as Angel Correa replaces Rodri de Paul. Meanwhile, no movement in Real Madrid's dugout yet

Real Madrid are asking the questions from Atletico Madrid in this second half. Oblak has been busy between the stick. At this rate, Madrid's second goal is not far

RMA 1:1 ATM ('71)

Lucas Vazquez forces a save from Oblak and earns a corner in the process. Rodrygo firest the set piece inside the box, and Tchouameni rises the highest to head the ball. However, his effort comfortable ends in Oblak's hands.

RMA 1:1 ATM ('68)

Bellingham gets penalised. He is not happy with the ref and hurls at mouthful to him. Meanwhile, Atletico make three changes. Koke, Reinildo and Molina replace Galan, Lino and Giuliano.

RMA 1:1 ATM ('64)

Kylian Mbappe equalised for Real Madrid in the second-half of their LaLiga match against Atletico Madrid. They have now won a corner after some fine work by Vinicius.

RMA 1:1 ATM ('57)

Kylian Mbappe equalises! Real Madrid hit back after the break. Rodrygo does all the hardwork down the right wing. He beats Galan and fires a low cross into the back. His cutback finds Bellingham, who goes for a first time shot, which blocked. However, Mbappe beats Oblak on the rebound

RMA 1:1 ATM ('50)

The second half starts at the Bernabeu. Real Madrid need a change in approach. 

The first half of a hotly-contested Madrid derby comes to an end at the Santiago Bernabeu, with the visitors ahead by the narrowest of margins, thanks to Alvarez's converted spot-kick 10 minutes from the interval. Atletico Madrid taking the game to their opponents, looking to hit on the counter. However, majority of the play occurred in midfield, with Real Madrid unable to break down their opponents outside of a pair of off-target shots from distance.

Real Madrid look all over the place at the back as Atletico hit them on the counter twice. However, the visitors fail to add to their tally as Tchouameni blocks efforts from Alvarez and Lino.

RMA 0:0 ATM ('41)

Julian Alvarez makes it 1-0 from the spot for Atletico! He beats Courtois with a panenka. Big blow for Real Madrid with 10 minutes left in the half

RMA 0:0 ATM ('35)

Atletico Madrid win a penalty after a lengthy VAR check. Tchouameni has been penalised for his challenge on Samuel Lino.

RMA 0:0 ATM ('33)

Brilliant from Ceballos and Bellingham! The duo manages to get the ball out of danger. Atletico's pressing has been great so far

RMA 0:0 ATM ('26)

Great chance for Real Madrid! Fede Valverde robs the ball off Barrios and releases Vinicius. The Brazilian beats a couple of players before firing his effort well wide off the target. 

RMA 0:0 ATM ('20)

Samuel Lino drags his effort just wide of the bottom left corner. No big issue for Courtois in the end by Real Madrid looking vulnerable down the right!

RMA 0:0 ATM ('14)

A slow start to the match. Real Madrid dominating possession early on, but the hosts went close to conceding early. 

Lucas Vazquez slips after some pressure from Samuel Lino. However, the Brazilian fails to make the most of the break, overhitting his pass for Griezmann.

We are underway at the Bernabeu! Big reception for Marcelo ahead of kick-off. The former Real Madrid and Brazil left-back announced his retirement earlier this week.

Just under 15 minutes left for kick-off! Carlo Ancelotti has beaten Atletico just twice in 11 games as manager of Real Madrid. But can his side get the job done tonight? Stay tuned to find out

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We are exactly an hour away from kick-off at the Bernabeu. Real Madrid can go four points clear with a win, while a loss will see them go two behind Atletico. Barcelona, 3rd, play Sevilla 24 hours later, hoping both teams drop some points.

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No Modric in the XI as Dani Ceballos gets the start in the midfield while Kylian Mbappe will play his first Madrid derby. Lucas Vazquez starts at RB while Fran Garcia gets the nod ahead of Ferland Mendy on the other side of the wing.

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Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Madrid Derby. It's first versus second as holders and current leaders Real Madrid take on Atletico Madrid. The two two teams are separated by just one point.