Edited by Deepali Verma
Atletico Madrid, responsible for the local rival Real Madrid’s early exit from the Copa Del Rey, followed with a 4-2 win in the extra time at the Civitas Metropolitan Stadium.
Just a week prior, Real Madrid had to sit through a semi-final heartbreak with a 5-3 victory in the Supercopa De Espana. In the Copa Del Rey, Los Colchoneros’ quest for revenge on Real Madrid was successful with Antoine Griezmann stealing the limelight with his skilful attack display.
Los Blancos started the game with sizzling attacking play from Jude Bellingham, as he dribbled past two defenders only to have his left-footed shot rise high above the post.
Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak was called into action moments laters and he lived up to his reputation by denying Rodrygo and later Vinicius Jr with a quick double save. Los Blancos’ high-intensity style of football was soon put to the ground with Samuel Lino claiming the opportunity that came his way in the 39th minute of the game.
The visitors saw an equaliser in Jan Oblak playing a hand as he sent the ball into the back of his own net following a set piece from Luka Modric. The first half was done with level terms having the scoreline reading 1-1.
During the second half, Atletico shone their way back into the lead with Alvaro Morata finding the back of the net from a deflected header from Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger.
Joselu’s header, during the final minutes of the game, pushed the game into extra time with 2-2. The precision of Griezmann’s was enough to send the ball past Lunin who stood still at the goalpost. Madrid thought that they had equalised in the 110th minute, but Bellingham was adjudged offside.
Rodrigo Riquelme put the finishing touches to push Real Madrid out of the competition with a 4-2 victory.
