"The Madrid derby is living up to the hype after a first half that saw both sides score twice and squander several good chances in a pulsating encounter at the Metropolitano. Robin Le Normand gave Atletico a deserved early lead when he nodded home Giuliano Simeone's teasing cross after a quarter of an hour, but Real hit back when Kylian Mbappe fired past Jan Oblak follwoing Arda Guler's fine pass."
"The young Turkey international then went from provider to goalscorer when he sent a wonderfully controlled half-volley into the corner from Vinicius Jr's cross, after the Brazilian had bamboozled two Atletico defenders with a dazzling piece of skill out wide. Despite Xabi Alonso's side having the advantage, it was the hosts, enduring an underwhelming start to the season, who looked the more likely to score."
"Clement Lenglet bundled home what he thought was the equaliser for Diego Simeone's men, only for replays to show the defender used his arms to divert the ball into the net. But Simone's team were not to be denied for long, as deep into first-half stoppage time, Alexander Sorloth leaped highest to head another fine Atletico delivery past Thibaut Courtois and level things up."
Both sides scored twice in a frenetic first half at the Metropolitano, with Atletico and Real Madrid trading blows and missing several clear chances. Robin Le Normand opened the scoring for Atletico from Giuliano Simeone's cross, and Kylian Mbappe equalised after Arda Guler's pass. Guler then converted Vinicius Jr's cross with a controlled half-volley to put Real ahead. Clement Lenglet's apparent equaliser was ruled out after replays showed an arm touch. Alexander Sorloth headed Atletico level deep into first-half stoppage time. The match remained finely poised heading into the second half.
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