Real Madrid lost against Atlético this Thursday evening in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey (2-4, ap).
It was a Real Madrid sure of its strength which found its local rival for a new derby, this time in the Copa del Rey. A few days after taming Atlético at the end of an incredible match in Saudi Arabia for the semi-finals of the Spanish Super Cup (5-3), Real, who recovered the trophy in passing after a victory brilliant against its other Barcelona rival (4-1), was counting on making it two against the Colchoneros.
Against all expectations, Carlo Ancelotti’s men were surprised for this second round. Less realistic in the two zones of truth, the Merengue conceded a setback against an eye-catching and perfectly organized formation. Atlético had concocted a coherent plan under the leadership of Antoine Griezmann in sparkling form. The influence of the 2018 world champion was valuable. The Colchoneros have always been in the lead in this new match rich in goals. Lino opened the scoring (1-0, 39th), before Real equalized before the break on a “csc” from Oblak (1-1, 45th+1).
But Diego Simeone’s men did not give up, and if Joselu (2-2, 82nd) still allowed Real to create an illusion to snatch an extension after Morata’s goal (2-1, 57th), Atlético made the difference at the end of the night thanks to a winning goal from the inevitable Antoine Griezmann (3-2, 100th). A final achievement from Riquelme sealed the success of the Colchoneros (4-2, 119th). Atlético gets its revenge.
