Atletico Madrid defeats Real Madrid

Atletico Madrid qualifies for the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey

The highly anticipated derby between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid delivered a rollercoaster of emotions for football fans, culminating in a dramatic 4–2 victory for Diego Simeone’s Atletico side in the Copa del Rey.

The action-packed encounter saw Atletico’s Samuel Lino ignite the scoreboard with a well-executed counter-attack goal in the 39th minute, providing the home team with an early lead. However, the first half was not without twists, as Real Madrid managed to level the score just before halftime. Atletico’s goalkeeper, Jan Oblak, had an unfortunate moment when attempting to deal with a free-kick from Luka Modric, inadvertently directing the ball into his own net.

Undeterred, Atletico Madrid regained the lead in the 57th minute, courtesy of Alvaro Morata’s contribution. The match continued to be a seesaw battle, with Joselu’s late headed goal for Real Madrid ensuring a 2–2 draw at the end of regular time.

As the tension heightened in extra time, Antoine Griezmann, known for his flair and brilliance, stepped up for Atletico. In the 100th minute, Griezmann produced a moment of magic, unleashing a sensational strike from close range to put his team back in front.