Atletico Madrid just schooled Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey, pulling off a thrilling 4-2 victory after extra time. Antoine Griezmann? Yeah, he was the star of the show, nailing a brilliant goal when the clock hit 100 minutes.
Copa del Rey Showdown 🏆
Samuel Lino kicked things off, sneaking one past Real’s defense. But, whoops, Atletico’s own keeper, Jan Oblak, ended up evening the score with an own goal. Then, Alvaro Morata decided it was his turn, pushing Atletico ahead. Real wasn’t having it, though, with Joselu heading in an equalizer. But, Griezmann and Rodrigo Riquelme weren’t about to let this slip away, sealing the deal for Atletico.
It wasn’t just any match. It was a rollercoaster, especially after Real bested Atletico in a nail-biter at the Spanish Super Cup just a week prior. Griezmann, that man’s on fire, marking his 175th goal for the club.
As for what’s next? Real’s gearing up to host Almeria on Sunday, trailing behind surprise frontrunners Girona by just a hair. Atletico’s set to clash with Granada on Monday, looking to climb up from fifth place.
Match Highlights
The game was a whirlwind from the get-go. Jude Bellingham nearly broke the deadlock early, clanging one off the post. Oblak pulled off some heroics with a stunning double-save, but later had that unfortunate mix-up. The match was peppered with yellow cards and close calls, keeping everyone on the edge of their seats.
Line-Up Lowdown
Both teams brought their A-game. Atletico lined up with stars like Witsel, Griezmann, and Morata, while Real countered with the likes of Modric, Carvajal, and the dynamic Bellingham.
19 jan 2024
