After the defeat in the Super Cup, Simeone’s team won 4-2 in extra time and advanced to the quarterfinals.
After the huge game they played for the Spain Supercup, Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid faced each other again in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey and the classic once again delivered a great show. Once again they went to extra time after 2-2 and, now, Diego Simeone’s team celebrated.
In it Cívitas Metropolitano, con Rodrigo de Paul as starter and Nahuel Molina in the complement (Ángel Correa remained on the substitute bench), Atlético once again missed victory in regulation time after being ahead twice. However, unlike the Super Cup, which was 5-3 for Merengue, they were able to celebrate.
In a hot and even first half, which ended 1-1, the goals came towards the end. Firstly, at 39 minutes, the Brazilian left winger Samuel Linus He made it 1-0 to the delirium of the Colchonera fans.
However, the joy was short-lived for Simeone’s men: in the 46th minute, a cross from Luka Modric complicated Jan Oblak and the ball ended up going in in an unusual way.
Samuel Lino’s goal vs. Real Madrid, for the Copa del Rey
Real Madrid’s goal (1-1) in the Madrid classic
In the second half, Atlético took the lead again with a goal Alvaro Morata at 12 minutes and he had clear chances to score the third. He couldn’t close it and Real Madrid reached a tie again.
With eight to go, Joselu He appeared at the far post to send the ball into the net with a header and the goal was validated after the VAR review due to the position of the Merengue player.
Morata’s goal (2-1) vs. Real Madrid, for the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey
Atlético Madrid vs. Real Madrid for Copa del Rey: goal by Joselu (2-2)
Extra time was once again decisive and the great figure of extra time was Antoine Griezmann, who first made it 3-2 with a tremendous goal and then assisted Riquelme to seal the match.
It was not revenge for Atlético, as Simeone had already anticipated after the defeat against the Super Cup and when they asked him about the Copa del Rey. But, without a doubt, it was a great joy for Cholo and all of Colchonero.
Atlético Madrid vs. Real Madrid for Copa del Rey: Griezman goal (3-2)
Atlético Madrid vs. Real Madrid for Copa del Rey: goal from Riquelme (4-2)
Atlético Madrid vs. Real Madrid, for Copa del Rey: follow it minute by minute
END OF THE GAME!
Atlético beat Real Madrid 4-2 and advanced to the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey.
Atlético eliminated Real Madrid from the Copa del Rey: the compact
GOAL FROM ATLÉTICO MADRID!
Riquelme made it 4-2 with two minutes left and Colchonero leaves Real Madrid out.
Atlético Madrid vs. Real Madrid for Copa del Rey: goal from Riquelme (4-2)
GOAL FROM ATLÉTICO MADRID!
Eight minutes into the first extra time, Griezmann made it 3-2 against Real Madrid with a great goal.
Atlético Madrid vs. Real Madrid for Copa del Rey: Griezman goal (3-2)
Regulation time is over!
Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid tied 2-2 and are going to extra time.
REAL MADRID GOAL!
At 36, Joselu made it 2-2 after Atlético missed the third.
Atlético Madrid vs. Real Madrid for Copa del Rey: goal by Joselu (2-2)
The crossbar saved Atlético Madrid
At half an hour, Rodrygo had the equalizer but the crossbar avoided it after a deflection.
GOAL FROM ATLÉTICO MADRID!
Morata, at 57 minutes, scored 2-1. The stadium exploded.
Morata’s goal (2-1) vs. Real Madrid, for the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey
The second half is already being played
For now, at the beginning of the complement, the 1-1 persists.
The first half ended
It was an even first half, which had two goals in the last 10 minutes. For now, the partial 1-1 is fair.
REAL MADRID GOAL!
Merengue, at the end of the first half (46′), tied it, taking advantage of a mistake by goalkeeper Jan Oblak.
Real Madrid’s goal (1-1) in the Madrid classic
GOAL FROM ATLÉTICO MADRID!
Lino, at 39 minutes, broke the tie to send the stadium into delirium.
Samuel Lino’s goal vs. Real Madrid, for the Copa del Rey
The 0-0 remains in the middle of the first half
Up to this point, the match is close. However, it feels like a goal is yet to come.
The Madrid derby began
The first minutes of the game are entertaining. In fact, Real was already very close to 1-0.
Atlético de Madrid vs. Real Madrid
- Time: 17.30
- TV: D Sports
- Stadium: Cívitas Metropolitano, Madrid
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