Mbappé, Álvarez Score as Madrid Derby Ends in 1-1 Draw

Next Up for Mbappé and Madrid Is a Trip to Manchester City on Tuesday

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MADRID: Kylian Mbappé scored in his first capital derby against Atlético Madrid as Real Madrid fought back for a 1-1 draw and kept its slim lead of the Spanish league on Saturday.

Next up for Mbappé and Madrid is a trip to Manchester City on Tuesday for the first leg of their Champions League knockout round playoff.

Julián Álvarez put Atlético ahead from the penalty spot in the 35th minute. Mbappé equalized in the 50th for the hosts, which stayed one point ahead of Atlético in the standings.

Jude Bellingham hit the crossbar with a header as Madrid searched for a second goal. Atlético goalkeeper Jan Oblak made saves to deny Rodrygo, Vinícius Júnior, and Mbappé to split the points at the Santiago Bernabéu.

"We knew how to hang in there and had our chances," Álvarez said. "We are in the fight and will stay in it right to the end."

Atlético, which spent big last summer to acquire Álvarez and other reinforcements, is trying to add to league titles in 2021 and 2014 under coach Diego Simeone.

Barcelona, in third place, is five points behind Madrid before visiting Sevilla on Sunday.