The Madrid classic always leaves headlines, analyses, and opinions of all kinds. However, few statements have attracted as much attention as those of Kiko Narváez after the draw between Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabéu. The former red-and-white striker surprised many with his assessment: "Very rich little point".
An Atlético de Madrid With Two Faces at Bernabéu
Kiko Narváez highlighted in his analysis that Atlético de Madrid once again showed that there is a rival in the capital. His view of the match is divided into two very distinct parts. During the first half, Simeone's team knew how to control the game and keep Jan Oblak practically without work. The red-and-white defense alternated between a line of four and six players, preventing Real Madrid from finding spaces easily.
The former player highlighted Antoine Griezmann's good work in ball distribution. He also spoke about Julián Álvarez's tactical sense and the superiority on the right flank with Rodrigo De Paul, Marcos Llorente, and Giuliano Simeone. All this allowed Atlético to maintain control of the match and give the impression that they could take the three points from Bernabéu.
The Second Half: Atlético de Madrid Suffers
Kiko Narváez's analysis also focuses on the second half, where Atlético de Madrid suffered much more. According to the former striker, the team sank too much, allowing Real Madrid's strikers to play with too much freedom. This is how the equalizing goal came, with eight red-and-white players more concerned with covering the goal than blocking the shots of Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé.
This change in dynamics made Atlético go from control in the first half to retreat in the second, which ultimately cost them the victory.
The Value of the Draw According to Kiko Narváez
Despite Atlético could have won the match, Kiko Narváez valued the draw as a positive result. For him, the "very rich little point" achieved at Bernabéu is a sign that the team remains a serious contender in LaLiga. He also highlighted that Cholo Simeone showed his ambition with offensive changes in the final stretch, such as the entry of Ángel Correa for Rodrigo De Paul.
The former player wanted to emphasize the difficulty of facing a Real Madrid with players like Bellingham, Mbappé, Rodrygo, and Vinícius, capable of tipping any match with a single action.