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



Atlético Madrid beat cross-city rivals Real Madrid in a sensational game, with Los Rojiblancos sealing their place in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals.

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 the occasion, glancing in a beautiful header with three minutes to go, silencing the home crowd and forcing the tie into extra time.

That's when the magic truly unfolded. Antoine Griezmann, receiving a gift from a Vinicius Jr. mistake, unleashed a wonder strike from the right wing, the ball cannoning off the bar and into the net with a deafening roar. Rodrigo Riquelme then put the icing on the cake, tapping in from close range to seal Atleti's victory and send the home fans into raptures.

Real Madrid's 21-match unbeaten streak lay in tatters, while Atletico Madrid, fueled by resilience and a touch of fortune, marched on to the Copa del Rey quarter-finals. The night belonged to the Metropolitano, its atmosphere pulsating with the echoes of a dramatic comeback and the sweet taste of local bragging rights.



Highlights:

  • Lino's early opener ignited the Metropolitano.
  • Oblak's own goal restored parity for Real Madrid.
  • Morata's header put Atletico back in front with eight minutes to go.
  • Joselu's equalizer forced extra time, sending chills through the Madrid ranks.
  • Griezmann's magical strike from the right wing put Atletico ahead in extra time.
  • Riquelme sealed the victory for Atletico, sending the Metropolitano into pandemonium.

Real Madrid will seek solace in La Liga, while Atletico Madrid can dream of Copa del Rey glory after a thrilling victory over their fiercest rivals.

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