Real Madrid came from behind to defeat neighbourhood rival Atletico 3-1 on Thursday and advance to the Copa del Rey quarterfinals.
Real Madrid came from behind to defeat neighbourhood rival Atletico 3-1 on Thursday and advance to the Copa del Rey quarterfinals.
Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior scored in extra time.
Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior scored in extra time.
Due to the World Cup break, Real started slowly on a chilly night at a sold-out Santiago Bernabeu, where Atletico had many threatening counterattacks.
Due to the World Cup break, Real started slowly on a chilly night at a sold-out Santiago Bernabeu, where Atletico had many threatening counterattacks.
The superb through pass from Atletico captain Koke to Nahuel Molina, who slipped past Real's defence, allowed the former Real academy star Alvaro Morata to score in the 19th minute into an empty net.
The superb through pass from Atletico captain Koke to Nahuel Molina, who slipped past Real's defence, allowed the former Real academy star Alvaro Morata to score in the 19th minute into an empty net.
After Toni Kroos provided a perfect cross in the 32nd minute, Eder Militao missed a wonderful opportunity to equalize
After Toni Kroos provided a perfect cross in the 32nd minute, Eder Militao missed a wonderful opportunity to equalize
Real didn't begin to play better until late in the first half when Dani Ceballos came off the bench to replace the injured Ferland Mendy
Real didn't begin to play better until late in the first half when Dani Ceballos came off the bench to replace the injured Ferland Mendy
The 26-year-old midfielder gave the group fresh energy, and they came out of halftime much more aggressively.
The 26-year-old midfielder gave the group fresh energy, and they came out of halftime much more aggressively.
Benzema squandered two excellent chances, while Federico Valverde also missed a shot from well beyond the box
Benzema squandered two excellent chances, while Federico Valverde also missed a shot from well beyond the box
A low cross from Real replacement Marco Asensio was sent into the box five minutes later when Vinicius's effort was diverted to Benzema, who fired an unstoppable shot into the goal.
A low cross from Real replacement Marco Asensio was sent into the box five minutes later when Vinicius's effort was diverted to Benzema, who fired an unstoppable shot into the goal.
Vinicius scored a spectacular solo goal to give Real the victory in the waning seconds by sprinting halfway across the field and shooting low.
Vinicius scored a spectacular solo goal to give Real the victory in the waning seconds by sprinting halfway across the field and shooting low.
In the semifinals, Real Madrid played alongside Barcelona, Osasuna, and Athletic Club
In the semifinals, Real Madrid played alongside Barcelona, Osasuna, and Athletic Club