Real Madrid 0-0 Atletico Madrid: 5 Talking Points, LaLiga 2018/19

#2. Simeone’s side will feel hard done by

Simeone hollers out instructions in the Madrid derby

In the 31st minute, Atletico Madrid had a chance to win a penalty when the ball veered off of Casemiro’s arm. For Atletico who had dominated the game until then, it would have been a deserved reward, however, the referee waved play on and Atletico were left to reflect on what could have been.

VAR has been introduced in La Liga this season and if there was a point in the game, when VAR should have come into play, then this was it. Filipe Luis having picked out his compatriot Saul’s run, made the pass and the subsequent cross by Saul was blocked by Casemiro, who seemed to raise his arm.

Simeone’s side had other opportunities in the game as well, which could have given them a victory but they were spurned and the Argentine coach was left to reflect on what could have been.