O Real Madrid goes in search of a place in the semi-final of the Copa del Rey. This Thursday, Carlo Ancelotti’s men play a classic against Atlético de Madrid, at 5 pm (Brasília time), at the Santiago Bernabéu, in a single game, for the quarterfinals of the tournament.
The meringues reached the quarterfinals after beating Villarreal, with a heroic victory. In the last confrontation for the Copa del Rey, the madridistas took a scare when they conceded 2-0, but managed to turn the score around and won by 3-2 to qualify. Vini Jr, Militão and Ceballos scored.
📋✅ Our squad for the 🆚 Atlético de Madrid match! #CopaDelRey pic.twitter.com/FIhXLv6iRn
— Real Madrid CF (@realmadrid) January 25, 2023
On the other hand, Atleti had more peace of mind. At the Ciudad de Valencia stadium, the team led by Simeone beat Levante 2-0, with goals from Morata and Llorente.
Real are looking for their 20th Copa del Rey title in their history. The last achievement was in the 2013/2014 season. On the other hand, Atleti has ten trophies and won for the last time in the 2012/13 season.
Also this Thursday, Valencia and Athletic Bilbao play the other duel for the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey. The teams face each other at 4 pm, at the Mestalla, in Valencia (ESP).
Barcelona were the first team to qualify for the semifinals. Xavi’s team beat Real Sociedad 1-0, with a goal by Dembelé and secured the classification.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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