Atlético Madrid - Real Madrid summary: extra time, score, goals & highlights, Copa del Rey Round of 16

 Atleti Oust Madrid in Thrilling Copa del Rey Clash!

The Wanda Metropolitano was ablaze on Thursday night as Atlético Madrid stunned Real Madrid 4-2 in a captivating Copa del Rey Round of 16 encounter. In a match that ebbed and flowed, 120 minutes proved insufficient to settle the score, sending the tie to a dramatic extra-time climax.

Atleti drew first blood through Samuel Lino, his clinical finish in the early stages sending the home fans into raptures. However, the lead was short-lived. A bizarre own goal from Oblak leveled the scores, leaving both sides deadlocked at the break.

The second half continued the rollercoaster ride. Morata thought he'd secured the win for Atleti, but Joselu's late equalizer forced the tie into extra time. With Real's 21-match unbeaten run on the line, the intensity cranked up another notch.

It was then that Atleti's talisman, Antoine Griezmann, stepped up. In a moment of pure magic, he weaved through the Madrid defense and unleashed a thunderbolt that nestled into the top corner. The Wanda erupted! But the drama wasn't over. Youngster Rodrigo Riquelme put the icing on the cake, tapping home after Depay's pinpoint pass to seal the historic victory.

Diego Simeone's men roared with ecstatic relief, the weight of years of Copa del Rey frustration lifted. Real Madrid, on the other hand, were left licking their wounds, their unbeaten streak broken and their quest for the Copa shattered.

Here's a quick recap of the key moments:

• Goals: Lino (Atleti), Oblak (own goal, Madrid), Morata (Atleti), Joselu (Madrid), Griezmann (Atleti), Riquelme (Atleti)
• Highlights: Griezmann's solo goal, Riquelme's decisive finish, Oblak's unfortunate own goal
• Turning point: Griezmann's goal in extra time
• Result: Atletico Madrid 4-2 Real Madrid (Atleti progress to the Copa del Rey quarter-finals)

 

This clash will be remembered for its high drama, stunning goals, and a memorable upset that sent shockwaves through Spanish football. Atleti can now dream of lifting the Copa, while Real Madrid must lick their wounds and focus on other trophies.

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