Twitter reacts as Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid play out a draw

A match with so much at stake. A match that has it's own share of history in recent years. A match we all looked forward to all weekend.

The Madrid Derby was on show as third-placed Real Madrid welcomed neighbours Atletico Madrid who had a four-point advantage coming into the fixture.

An end to end affair from the first minute, it was Real Madrid who controlled proceedings for the first 15 minutes.

Atletico took their time to settle in and failed to trouble Keylor Navas. Both teams had to settle for half-chances and Marcelo came closest to breaking the deadlock when his curling effort hit the crossbar.

Second half started in similar fashion and Real Madrid broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute as Cristiano Ronaldo volleyed the ball into the net following an inch-perfect cross from Gareth Bale.

However, just three minutes later, Antoine Griezmann equalised after pouncing onto a loose ball inside the box after some good work from Vitolo.

The equaliser spiced things up a little and Zidane decided to mix things up and subbed in Benzema and Isco for Ronaldo and Modric.

However, despite putting Atletico on the backfoot for the remainder of the game, they failed to capitalise and the Atletico defense stood tall to grind out a draw.

A victory for Barcelona fans?

Here's how Twitter reacted!

THE GOALS:

Cristiano ronaldo goal, he scores... Again. #RMAATM pic.twitter.com/Xsq1V3SpAy

— Young Detective Dee (@YoungDetectiveD) April 8, 2018

Griezmann celebrates goal with Fortnite dance “Take the L” against Real Madrid 😂 pic.twitter.com/3nDiLYyAnK

— Esai Vela Perfecto (@EsaiVelaP) April 8, 2018

REAL-TALK!

Gareth Bale and Ronaldo up front for Real Madrid today: pic.twitter.com/xi251FoMz4

— COPA90 US (@COPA90US) April 8, 2018

It's upsetting that we're no longer competing for the league but let's hope we prove a point for other clubs tonight and only enhance our fear factor. And we might as well provide Atletico with their annual L

— Major Real Madrid Fan (@ahmadf_o) April 8, 2018

If Real Madrid beat Athletico Madrid today, Barcelona win the league.What a situation to be in. 😂

— sho (@shoayaz) April 8, 2018

Real Madrid all over atlético, just need the final touch. Marcelo’s weak foot is very underrated.

— defence2attack (@defence2attack) April 8, 2018

When you see a Madridista complaining about the referee.#RealMadridAtleti #Derbi pic.twitter.com/niOYY5JgLe

— AtléticoFans (@AtleticoFans) April 8, 2018

Lmaaooo Atletico got marked an offside even though their player was in his own half lmaooo Real stay cheating smh 👀

— Jordany (@_Jordany18) April 8, 2018

Atleti managed to withstand the Madrid attacks in the first half. I wouldn't be surprised, if Atleti breaks them now, as Real mostly have weak second halfs, but let's see. Like many said, only Barça can win in this Derby.

— Jaume Moyano🎗️ (@JaumeMoyano) April 8, 2018

Real Madrid goalie is keeping them alive wow

— ❤⚽ (@janettemoreno47) April 8, 2018

That Ronaldo movement before getting in position for that goal. Fox 💪🔥

— Atiku Abdul (@AOStephenVII) April 8, 2018

A lot of guys in relationships are like Navas in Real Madrid. No matter how good you are, there will be a de Gea out there to make you feel inadequate.

— Shaka_MD (@Emperor7) April 8, 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo has now scored 24 goals in his last 13 games 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/qdgrhCfqXm

— FREEBETS.com (@freebets) April 8, 2018

Ronaldo in the Big games once again - Animal!

— Dillon Barnes (@dilllad) April 8, 2018

OFCOURSE, ATLETICO HAD THEIR OWN SHARE!

Watching Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid * Mood * 😂 pic.twitter.com/znA27owzU2

— Mohamed A. Hosny (@m_ahmed96) April 8, 2018

Boos and whistles for Atletico XI when readout at Bernabeu, until Juanfran's name is cheered...

— Dermot Corrigan (@dermotmcorrigan) April 8, 2018

The way barca fans are watching the real Madrid vs athletico Madrid game pic.twitter.com/CAVSomxDaZ

— KING DEE (@iam_deefrosh) April 8, 2018

Lmao I hope this isn’t like the 2016 derby. Where we have so many chances but Atletico score off a counter

— Madridista Haven¹² (@MadridistaHaven) April 8, 2018

Simeone on touchline: when Atletico players tackle vs when Atletico players get tackled pic.twitter.com/Df58GkX4t7

— Thinking fast and slow (@iscobaar) April 8, 2018

Retweet if you want to hand L to real Madrid 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/42svjvt4JL

— Sam (@Cruyffootball) April 8, 2018

I still wonder why is Griezmann still at Atletico, he should come and make Sadio Mane out SupperSub Griezmann, Firmino, Salah

— Mpangela•••• (@GuineaPhowl) April 8, 2018

Imagine not wanting a baller like Griezmann in your Club. Can't be me.

— Sᴇʀɢɪ's Rᴜɴs ☢️ (@Robertonical) April 8, 2018

@Atleti is currently on PARK THE BUS/Counterattack mode 77’ @realmadrid 1 - 1 @Atleti #RealMadridAtleti #RealMadrid #DerbiMadrileño pic.twitter.com/R4lWAvINbF

— Ricky's Online TV (@rickyotv) April 8, 2018

STAT ATTACK!

3rd June 2017: Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 600th career goal for club & country in the Champions League final.*48 games later*8th April 2018: Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 650th career goal for club & country in the Madrid derby.His fourth-quickest 50 at 33 years old. pic.twitter.com/o0DyUE0k46

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) April 8, 2018

6️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ career goals for Cristiano Ronaldo! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/gK0L01WAge

— B/R Football (@brfootball) April 8, 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo's career so far:903 matches 650 goals 221 assists50 hat-tricks116 braces52 free-kicks27 trophies5 Ballon d'Ors4 Golden Boots3 FIFA AwardsIncredible. 😮

— bet365 (@bet365) April 8, 2018

Antoine Griezmann: Has scored Atletico Madrid's last three goals at the Bernabéu #MadridDerby

— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) April 8, 2018

📈 Antoine Griezmann has now scored 13 goals in his last 11 #LaLiga appearances🔥 Including in each of his last three pic.twitter.com/KlqORQbDBy

— Unibet (@unibet) April 8, 2018