Madrid Derby: Castilla Resists with Epic Draw
A thrilling Madrid derby ended in a draw, with a heroic Castilla side resisting with nine players against an ambitious Atlético de Madrid B. The match, played at the Di Stéfano, was a clash of emotions from the initial whistle.
Castilla took an early lead with a goal from Víctor, who used his speed to outpace the Rojiblancos’ defense. During the first half, Raúl’s team dominated tactically, although Atleti managed to create danger with shots from outside the area.
The Rojiblancos’ insistence was rewarded with Omar’s goal, which equalized the score before halftime. In the second half, Atlético de Madrid B came out strong, looking for victory. However, Castilla faced an even greater challenge with Chema’s expulsion.
Despite the numerical inferiority, goalkeeper Mario de Luis became a wall, frustrating Atleti’s attempts. The situation became even more complicated for Castilla with the expulsion of Loren Zúñiga, leaving them with nine players on the field. Despite constant pressure from Atlético, Castilla managed to maintain the draw, adding a valuable point in a derby to remember. The team demonstrated determination and fighting spirit, qualities that define this historic club.
