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Atletico kicked Real Madrid out of competition with 4-2 win

Atletico Madrid secured a thrilling 4-2 victory over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey, with Antoine Griezmann and Rodrigo Riquelme scoring crucial goals in extra time.

This win served as redemption for Atletico after their loss to Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup.

The match was intense and end-to-end, with both teams displaying attacking prowess.

Atletico kicked Real Madrid out of competition with 4-2 win

Atletico initially took the lead through Samuel Lino, but Real Madrid equalized with a Jan Oblak own goal. Alvaro Morata then restored Atletico’s lead, only for Real Madrid to level the score again.

Atletico kicked Real Madrid out of competition with 4-2 win
Soccer Football – Copa del Rey – Round of 16 – Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid – Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain – January 18, 2024 Real Madrid’s Dani Ceballos scores a disallowed goal REUTERS/Juan Medina

In extra time, Griezmann and Riquelme’s goals secured Atletico’s victory, sparking jubilant celebrations.