Substitute Angel Correa scored a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer for Atletico Madrid against city rivals Real Madrid in a derby that was halted for about 20 minutes midway through the second half due to crowd problems.

Shortly after Eder Militao scored Real’s opening goal in the 64th minute, visiting goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois complained to officials that home fans were throwing objects onto the pitch behind his goal.

An announcement was made over the stadium public address system and after speaking to both managers, the referee asked both teams to return to their respective dressing rooms.

Atletico coach Diego Simeone and several of his players tried to calm the situation by speaking to a group of home fans in the stands.

When play resumed, centre-back Militao’s deflected shot from inside the penalty area appeared to be enough for Real to win.

However, Correa outpaced Courtois to equalize, and although the goal was initially disallowed, it was later awarded when the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) confirmed that the Argentina international was onside as he ran in for the through ball.

There was still time for Atlético’s Marcos Llorente to be sent off for a late challenge on Fran Garcia, in a derby contest that only took off after the temporary suspension.

More to follow.