Here is the reason the Madrid derby was paused midway

The La Liga derby between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid on Sunday was momentarily postponed due to objects, including lighters, being thrown at players by Rojiblancos supporters, particularly Los Blancos goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. The situation in the stadium became out of control, necessitating a brief interruption of the contest. In order to allow the game to continue, even a few Atletico Madrid players had to go in and speak with the supporters. They were told to stop hurling objects.

Home fans caused havoc during the match at Atletico’s Metropolitano stadium, where Real Madrid was ahead 1-0 thanks to a goal from Eder Militao in the second half.

Diego Simeone, the coach of Atletico Madrid, along with players Koke and Jose Gimenez, went to the stand behind Thibaut Courtois’s net to vent their frustration with their own supporters.

With just over 20 minutes left in the match, the referee summoned players from both sides into the dressing rooms to await additional instructions.

On Sunday in La Liga, Atletico Madrid defeated Real Madrid 1-1 in a derby thanks to an equalizer from Angel Correa in the 95th minute.

The Argentine striker perfectly timed his run to earn the hosts a point, but he had to wait anxiously for a VAR review to show he was onside.

On a fiery night in the Spanish capital, Real Madrid, without their injured star scorer Kylian Mbappe, mostly kept Atletico at bay. Eder Militao gave Real Madrid the lead halfway through the second half.

Diego Simeone, the coach of Atletico Madrid, stated after the game that while the fans’ actions were unjustified, Courtois also ought not to have attempted to incite them with gestures.

“When Courtois was our player, they threw lighters at him in the Bernabeu. You can celebrate the goal, but not by taunting the fans, mocking them, or making gestures. It’s not justified, but neither is what started it,” Simeone said after the game.