Angel Correa scored a dramatic injury-time equalizer for Atletico Madrid against city rivals Real Madrid in a derby that was halted around 20 minutes into the second half due to crowd problems.

Shortly after Eder Militao scored Real’s opener 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 public address system at Atletico’s stadium and, after speaking to both managers, the referee asked the teams to return to their respective dressing rooms.

Atletico manager Diego Simeone and some of his players tried to calm the situation by talking to a group of home fans in the stands.

Play resumed and Brazilian centre-back Militao’s previously deflected strike from the penalty area seemed sufficient for a Real victory.

However, substitute Correa rounded Courtois to score the equalizer and although the goal was initially disallowed, it was later awarded when the video assistant referee (VAR) confirmed the Argentina international was onside when he raced onto the through ball.

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

Simeone was critical of Courtois for celebrating Madrid’s goal while looking at the supporters behind him.

“You can celebrate a goal, but not by looking at the fans, trying and making gestures like that,” Simeone told DAZN.

“The fans don’t just get angry, they get angry for a reason.”

The coach also pointed out that Real Madrid fans had thrown lighters at the Belgian goalkeeper in the past when he was an Atletico player.