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Cristiano Ronaldo equalized eight minutes from time as Real Madrid remained on top of La Liga thanks to a pulsating 2-2 draw against Atletico Madrid at the Vicente Calderon.
Karim Benzema had fired Real into a third minute lead when he converted Angel di Maria's cross.
However, despite being denied a clear penalty when Sergio Ramos tripped Diego Costa, Atletico were in front by halftime thanks to fine strikes by Koke and Gabi.
Another turned down penalty appeal for a foul on Costa led Atletico assistant boss Mono Burgos to be sent to the stand as he tried to confront the referee midway through the second-half.
And Atletico were left to feel hard done when Ronaldo spun on the edge of the box to drill home a late equaliser.
A point for both sides means Real remain three points clear of Atletico, but Barcelona can move to within a point of Los Blancos should they beat Almeria later on Sunday.
Carlo Ancelotti's men came into the game full of confidence after thrashing Schalke 6-1 on their return to Champions League action in midweek and took just three minutes to open the scoring.
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