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Real Madrid 1-1 Atletico Madrid: Benzema pounces late on to deny Atletico derby win

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March 7, 2021 Real Madrid's Karim Benzema in action with Atletico Madrid's Felipe [REUTERS]

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema struck an 88th-minute equaliser to snatch a 1-1 draw at La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid on Sunday and keep his side in the title race.

Luis Suarez had put the hosts in charge in the 15th minute, producing an ice-cool finish to beat Thibaut Courtois after a lung-bursting run forward from his own half by midfielder Marcos Llorente.

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