Real Madrid summary: extra time, score, goals & highlights, Copa del Rey Round of 16
Drama on the Metropolitano: Atletico Madrid Edge Out Real Madrid in Thrilling Copa del Rey Clash The Wanda Metropolitano was ablaze with the fire of rivalry and unexpected twists last night as Atletico Madrid edged out Real Madrid 4-2 in a Copa del Rey clash for the ages. In a seesaw battle that spanned regulation and extra time, both sides traded blows, leaving neutrals breathless and Madridistas heartbroken. Samuel Lino ignited the Metropolitano early, pouncing on a loose ball to put Atletico ahead within the first five minutes. Real Madrid, however, refused to crumble. A Jan Oblak own goal, cruelly deflecting a Vinicius Jr. cross, restored parity just before halftime. The second half became a game of chess, with both sides probing for vulnerabilities. The tension finally exploded in the 82nd minute as Alvaro Morata capitalized on a Lunin error to head Atletico back in front. But just as the Metropolitano prepared for Atleti's celebrations, Joselu, the veteran striker, rose to th...
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