Alletico Madrid defeated rivals Real in a thrilling Copa del Rey last-16 match at the Wanda Metropolitano. Samuel Lino opened the scoring before Jan Oblak's own goal levelled the game. Alvaro Morata thought he had found a winner, but Joselu's equaliser sent the game into extra time. However, goals by Antoine Griezmann and Rodrigo Riquelme saw the home side through.
Atletico Madrid defeated rivals Real Madrid 4-2 to advance to the Copa del Rey quarterfinal.
Atleti advanced to the final eight as Antoine Griezmann and Rodrigo Riquelme scored twice in extra time, ending Real's 21-match unbeaten streak.
After 12 minutes, Los Blancos got their first genuine opportunity when Jude Bellingham made his way into the penalty area, slipped the ball through Axel Witsel's knees, and unleashed a tremendous drive that blasted the crossbar.
Just eight minutes later, Real was stopped again, this time by Jan Oblak's outstanding goalkeeping. The Slovenian moved quickly to his right to block a deflection that cannoned into his path before sprinting over to his near post to deny Rodrygo on the follow-up.
Atletico Madrid struck first, six minutes after the break, when Antonio Rudiger rose highest to head away Rodrigo De Paul's cross, but could only direct it into the path of Samuel Lino at the back post, who reacted quickly to fire past Andriy Lunin.
Real Madrid did not have to wait long for an equaliser, scoring just five minutes later. Oblak made a mess of going for Luka Modric's free kick, as the ball went over his head and into the back of the net.
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