Karim Benzema equalizes in the Madrid derby and Atlético and Real, March 7, 2021. -
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A few minutes before, he had just missed a very clear double opportunity against Jan Oblak.
And it was said then that Karim Benzema, back from injury this Sunday for the Madrid derby, would not be able to save Real in this last chance match for the title.
It was without counting the self-sacrifice - and the immense talent - of the French striker.
In the 88th minute, in the middle of three Atlético defenders, he made a magnificent double contact to serve Casemiro in the box.
The Brazilian midfielder cleverly handed him over and Benz concluded.
Between them, they will have put half of the Colchoneros in the wind.
Before that, Atlético, who opened the scoring in the 15th minute thanks to Luis Suarez, had a few chances to kill the match.
But Thibaut Courtois released the necessary stops.
Diego Simeone and his players missed a great opportunity to take the lead in La Liga.
They still keep three points ahead of 2nd, Barcelona, and five over Real (3rd), while they have one game less.
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