2024-01-19 03:55:52
Real Madrid have been given a return ticket by Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Copa del Rey. In the long pre-quarter battle that went to extra time, Atletico won by four goals to two. Both sides scored two goals each and the game went into overtime. While Samuel Lino, Alvaro Morata, Antoine Griezmann and Rodrigo Riquelme netted for Atletico, Jan Oblak’s own goal and Joselu’s goal reduced Real’s loss.
In the crucial match, Real was one step ahead in possession but Atletico excelled in creating opportunities. They fired 12 shots at the Royal net, but the reply was limited to seven. Real superstar Jude Bellingham got the first golden opportunity in the 11th minute. Bellingham cut through three defenders but his shot hit the crossbar. In the 20th minute, Real scored a flurry of chances in front of the Atletico goal. However, it all came to nothing before Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak’s brilliant saves. First Rodrigo’s shot was blocked by the goalkeeper and the ball landed at Vinicius’ feet. The star’s shot was also beautifully blocked by the goalkeeper. Vinicius who caught the ball again crossed into the box but Bellingham could not finish. Soon Alvaro Morata’s bicycle kick was easily handled by Real goalkeeper Lunin.
Atletico opened the account in the 39th minute. A cross that flew into the Real box was headed by Rudriger, but Diaz Lino jumped and turned the ball into the net. However, Real hit back as the first half drew to a close. The free kick taken by Luka Modric hit the Atlético goalkeeper Oblak’s hand during the crowd in the box and went into his own net. Atletico took the lead again in the 57th minute. When Lunin punched the ball into the box, it hit Rudriger’s leg and reached Alvaro Morata. The player easily put the ball inside the post. In the 80th minute, Morata had a golden opportunity to score with only the goalkeeper in front, but could not capitalize.
Real’s equalizer came in the 82nd minute. When Jude Bellingham crossed the ball from Vinicius into the box, Joselu scored a diving header. At the 10th minute of extra time, Atletico took the lead. Griezmann’s smashing left-footed shot, which advanced alone down the right wing, gave the Real goalkeeper no chance. Rodrigo Riquelme completed the tally with a minute left in the game, heading home a pass from Memphis Depay.
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