ᑕ❶ᑐ Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo scored spectacular goals as Real Madrid beat Atletico de Madrid to reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals
Goals from Rodrygo, Benzema and Vinicius Jr helped Real Madrid beat Atletico de Madrid in extra time to reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals.
He real Madrid is inside SEMI-FINAL and King’s Cup. Meringue team won Atletico Madrid of 3-1 overtimethis Thursday (26), at the Santiago Bernabéu and advanced in the competition.
Morata Note to colchoneros, however Rodrigo came off the bench for the equalizer. in extension, Benzema e Vinicius Jr decided and brought Ancelotti’s team alive to fight for the title.
Both teams came to the duel trying to finish the 3rd victory in a row. Real had a hard time after thatworld cup, Atleti entered the pitch with 100% concentration as the Copa del Rey looked like the team’s only chance to win the season. Colchoneros were eliminated Champions Leagueleft out European League and 13 points behind the leader Barcelona already league.
The game
Even with the support of the hosts, “Real”, which could not win in the 1st half, saw their opponents take the lead in the 18th minute. In the move, Molina found Morata alone and the striker made it 1-0 to Atletico first.
At a disadvantage, the merengue team exchanged passes and had an early chance to equalize when Oblak broke through, but Éder Militão headed wide.
Real went back to pressing early in the 2nd half and just couldn’t score with Vini Jr in the 12th as Oblak saved with his right hand. On the rebound, the Brazilian was again disarmed by Savic.
Only Simeone’s team did not back down and in the 27th minute, Courtois made an excellent save from Griezmann’s shot.
Until Rodrigo, who appeared in place of Valverde in the 33rd, beat four defenders and scored a real GOAL at the Bernabeu. After the draw, Real continued to press, but Atlético closed and sent the Madrid derby to extra time.
In injury time, the merengue team continued to press, while the colchoneros waited for a counterattack to kill the game. And he didn’t come. At the 13th of the 1st half, Asensio passes, Vinny Jr. crosses, and Benzema converts the situation with a corner kick.
There was still time for Vinicius Jr to score Merengue’s third goal in the closing minutes to seal Real Madrid’s victory.
The best moments
championship status
As a result, Real Madrid advanced to the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey and will decide their opponent in Monday’s draw. In the next stage, there will be back and forth duels.
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Vin Jr. is on fire!
In the latest Madrid classic, Vinicius Jr. was the target of racism from Atletico Madrid fans. This Thursday, before the ball gets rolling, A doll representing the Brazilian was hung from a bridge by its neck, with a banner reading: “Madrid hates Real Madrid”. Two clubs, LaLiga and CBF made official statements rejecting the act.
On the field, the Brazilian was one of the highlights, he made the opposition defense work hard and scored the third Merengue goal.
Boy: Rodrigo
Decision expert! The striker came off the bench and needed less than 10 minutes to score and equalise. On the trip, Rodrigo passed four defenders and scored a real goal GREAT GOAL! In extra time, the Brazilian left the field limping from pain.
Sorry: Savic
Defender Colchonero received a yellow card for complaining at the start of extra time. Then he tackled Camavinga hard, got a red card and let his team down a bit in injury time. Soon after, “Real” turned the game upside down and defeated “Atletico”.
Worry for Ancelotti
Full-back Mendy felt lonely after a sprint and put his hand on his left thigh. In pain, he had to be replaced by Ceballos in the 1st half. In extra time, Rodrigo also left the game limping.
next games
The two teams return to action on Sunday (29) for round 19 of La Liga. Atletico Madrid away health, at 12:25 a.m. (Brazilian time). Then, at 17:00 (Brazil time), they host Real Madrid Real society At the Santiago Bernabeu. Both matches will be broadcast live. Rip off ESPN, not Star+.
information sheet
Real Madrid 3 x 1 Atletico Madrid
OBJECTIVES: Morata (18′ from 1st quarter), Rodrigo (33′ from 2nd quarter), Benzema (13′ from 1st quarter), Vinicius Jr (15′ from extra time from 2nd quarter)
REAL MADRID: Politeness; Nacho Fernandez (Odriozola), Eder Militão, Rudiger and Mendy (Bouleaux); Camavinga, Kroos (Asensio) and Modric; Valverde (Rodrigo) (Mario Martin), Benzema and Vinicius Minor Coach: Carlo Ancelotti
ATHLETIC MADRID: About Us Company Name: Oblak; Molina, Savic, Belle and Reinildo; De Paul (Saul Niguez), Lemar (Carrasco), Koke (Kondogbia) and Griezmann (Barrios); Angel Belt (Memphis Depay) and Morata (Witsel). Head coach: Diego Simeone
