Antoine Griezmann scores stunning 100th-minute solo strike before Rodrigo Riquelme seals Copa Del Rey win for Atletico over arch-rivals in a heated Madrid derby clash.
Two goals in extra-time courtesy of Antoine Griezmann and Rodrigo Riquelme sent Atleti into the last eight as Real’s 21-match unbeaten streak came to an end.
Los Blancos had the first real opportunity after 12 minutes when Jude Bellingham found his way into the penalty area, slipped the ball through Axel Witsel’s legs before unleashing a thunderous strike which smashed the crossbar.
Just eight minutes later Real were denied again, this time by some wonderful goalkeeping from Jan Oblak. The Slovenian got down quickly to his right to keep out a deflection which cannoned his way before rushing over to his near post to deny Rodrygo on the follow up.
Atletico Madrid struck first six minutes from the interval, Antonio Rudiger rose highest to head away Rodrigo De Paul’s cross but could only divert it into the path of Samuel Lino at the back post who reacted quickly to fire past Andriy Lunin.
Real Madrid didn’t have to wait long for an equaliser, striking back just five minutes later. Oblak made a mess when coming for Luka Modric’s free-kick and the ball ended up over his head and into the back of the net.
Real Madrid came within inches of equalising 15 minutes from time when Rodrygo’s fierce effort deflected off an Atletico Madrid body and onto the crossbar.
Los Blancos found an equaliser with just eight minutes of normal time left on the clock, Bellingham provided a magnificent cross to the back post and substitute Joselu who had been on the pitch a matter of minutes was on hand to head home, a goal that was enough to send the match into extra-time.
Griezmann fired Atletico 3-2 up with 100 minutes on the clock thanks to a brilliant solo goal. Atletico Madrid’s all-time goalscorer burst down the right-hand side before getting away from Vinicius Junior near the byline before firing a rocket of an effort past Lunin and into the top corner from a very difficult angle.
Riquelme made sure of the victory with just a minute left on the clock, stroking home confidently past Lunin after being slipped in by Memphis Depay. Diego Simeone, not one to hide his emotions, was completely overcome and sprinted onto the pitch to celebrate with his players.
It is just Real Madrid’s second defeat of the season across all competitions, both at the hands of Atletico Madrid.
