Europe: Inspirational midfielder Thomas Partey helps stir Atletico Madrid to a vital point at home against arch rivals Real Madrid in the Madrid Derby

Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey displayed a man of the match performance for Atletico Madrid as they were held to a barren draw at home against fierce rivals Real Madrid in the Madrid Derby

Atletico Madrid came to the game a point behind rivals Real Madrid and needed to beat them on the night to leapfrog them to the summit of the table in the Spanish top-flight league

Both sides failed to convert the numerous chances they created as the thrilling encounter failed to live up to expectation as both sides couldn’t hit the back of the net

Atletico Madrid sits 3rd on the log after seven games to the new la liga season with a point behind fierce rivals Real Madrid. Next is an away clash on match day eight against Real Valladolid on Sunday, October 6

By: Kanyiri Suburu Lucio/@SuburuAbdulai