Madrid soccer derby interrupted after Atletico fans throw objects on the field

Atletico Madrid's head coach Diego Simeone reacts as the play was suspended after fans threw objects on the pitch during the La Liga soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024.

Atletico Madrid's head coach Diego Simeone reacts as the play was suspended after fans threw objects on the pitch during the La Liga soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)


1 photo
Save Story

Estimated read time: Less than a minute

This archived news story is available only for your personal, non-commercial use. Information in the story may be outdated or superseded by additional information. Reading or replaying the story in its archived form does not constitute a republication of the story.

MADRID — The city derby between host Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid was interrupted after Atletico fans threw objects onto the field. The referee stopped the Spanish league game on Sunday and sent the players to the locker rooms around the 70th minute at the Metropolitano before play resumed after more than 15 minutes. Madrid had just scored the first goal of the match with Éder Militão, who celebrated near the sideline in front of Atletico fans. The game ended 1-1.

Photos

Most recent Soccer stories

Related topics

Tales Azzoni

    SPORTS NEWS STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX

    From first downs to buzzer beaters, get KSL.com’s top sports stories delivered to your inbox weekly.
    By subscribing, you acknowledge and agree to KSL.com's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
    Newsletter Signup

    KSL Weather Forecast

    KSL Weather Forecast
    Play button