In a pulsating Copa del Rey last-16 encounter at the Wanda Metropolitano, Atletico Madrid emerged victorious over arch-rivals Real Madrid, claiming a 4-2 win in extra time and securing a coveted spot in the quarter-finals.
Atletico’s Samuel Lino opened the scoring, but an own goal by Jan Oblak leveled the scores. Alvaro Morata’s goal seemed to seal the win, only for Joselu’s late equalizer to send the match into extra time. Ultimately, goals from Antoine Griezmann and Rodrigo Riquelme secured the triumph for the home side.
Two extra-time goals from Antoine Griezmann and Rodrigo Riquelme ended Real Madrid’s impressive 21-match unbeaten streak across all competitions.
Match Highlights
Bellingham’s Brilliance: Jude Bellingham’s early
attempt, smashing the crossbar, set the tone for an
intense clash.
Oblak’s Heroics: Jan Oblak’s outstanding saves,
denying Rodrygo and handling a deflection,
showcased his goalkeeping prowess.
Lino’s Opener: Samuel Lino capitalized on a
defensive lapse, giving Atletico the lead with a
clinical finish.
Own Goal Drama: Oblak’s mix-up from Luka
Modric’s free-kick led to an own goal, leveling the
scores.
Morata’s Moment: Alvaro Morata capitalized on a
defensive error to put Atletico ahead, firing into
an empty net.
Joselu’s Late Equalizer: Substitute Joselu’s header
brought Real Madrid back into the game, forcing
extra time.
Griezmann’s Magic:Antoine Griezmann’s solo
effort down the right flank resulted in a stunning
goal, putting Atletico ahead.
Riquelme’s Clincher: Rodrigo Riquelme’s
confident finish secured Atletico’s victory in the
dying moments.
TalkingPoint
Atletico’s Sweet Revenge: Atletico Madrid avenged their recent cup defeat to Real, breaking their unbeaten streak and progressing to the quarter-finals.
Player Of The Match
Antoine Griezmann: The Atletico star’s historic goal and impactful performance earned him the Player of the Match accolade.
Player Ratings
– Atletico Madrid: Oblak (7), Witsel (6), Gimenez (7), Hermoso (7), Llorente (7), De Paul (7), Koke (7), Saul (6), Lino (7), Morata (7), Griezmann (8).
– Real Madrid: Lunin (7), Mendy (6), Nacho (6), Rudiger (6), Carvajal (6), Valverde (6), Camavinga (6), Modric (6), Bellingham (8), Vinicius (6), Rodrygo (6).
This enthralling clash will go down in history as Atletico Madrid’s retaliation, ending Real Madrid’s remarkable unbeaten streak and setting the stage for an exciting Copa del Rey quarter-final.
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