After a tense 1-1 draw in the Madrid Derby against Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid remains one point clear at the top of La Liga. A disputed penalty scored by Julian Alvarez in the first half, marking his 17th goal this season, was equalized by Kylian Mbappe with his first goal in this rivalry during the second half.

With issues of questionable officiating on both sides, Real Madrid defended their position well, showcasing their experience ahead of an important Champions League match against Manchester City coming up on Tuesday.