Ángel Correa's 95th-minute equaliser snatched Atlético de Madrid a 1-1 derby draw against Spanish champions Real Madrid on Sunday in La Liga.

The Argentine forward had to wait nervously for a VAR review to prove he was onside but he had timed his run to perfection and secured the hosts a point.

Real Madrid, without injured star striker Kylian Mbappé, largely kept Atlético at arm's length on a spiky night in the Spanish capital, taking the lead through Éder Militão midway through the second half.

The match was suspended for around 15 minutes soon afterwards when Atlético fans threw objects including lighters at Madrid players, and Rojiblancos midfielder Marcos Llorente was sent off at the death.

Correa's late strike put Atlético third, while Real Madrid, second, moved three points behind leaders Barcelona after their defeat at Osasuna on Saturday.

Despite the disappointment of conceding a late equaliser, Madrid reached 40 consecutive league games without defeat, their last loss coming just over a year ago at Atlético.

This time they were largely in the driving seat, with Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti opting for veteran midfielder Luka Modrić in place of Mbappé.

The match was temporarily suspended by the officials after Atlético fans threw lighters and other objects at Madrid stars, including goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.

Diego Simeone, Atlético captain Koke and José María Giménez went to try and calm the situation by talking to fans behind Madrid's goal.

The referee sent players into the dressing rooms for around 15 minutes before play eventually resumed.

Llorente's ugly foul on Fran García left Atlético to see out the final moments with 10 men, but they were able to claim their point. (AFP)