Atletico Madrid has maintained an impressive unbeaten record of 25 consecutive matches at their Metropolitano stadium across all competitions. This remarkable streak includes two draws and dates back to a 1-0 league defeat to Barcelona in January 2023.
ATM beats RMA 4 - 2 RMA after extra time
In the latest encounter, Atletico Madrid emerged victorious against Real Madrid with a 4-2 win in extra time, securing a spot in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals. Antoine Griezmann and Rodrigo Riquelme found the net after a 2-2 draw in regulation time, allowing Atletico to bounce back from a recent defeat to Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup semi-finals.
Atletico demonstrated strength at home, replicating their success in the first Spanish league derby of the season in September. The team remains unbeaten in 25 consecutive matches at the Metropolitano stadium, a streak that began after a 1-0 league defeat to Barcelona in January 2023.
Griezmann’s spectacular goal secured Atletico’s win, with the French international weaving through the area and finding the top corner from a tight angle. Rodrigo Riquelme sealed the victory in the 119th minute after an assist by Memphis Depay.
The match saw Atletico take the lead with a goal from Samuel Lino, but Madrid equalized after a rare mistake by Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak. Álvaro Morata put Atletico ahead again, but Joselu’s header leveled the score. Brahim Díaz’s late goal was disallowed due to offside.
Despite the defeat, Madrid had recently won the Spanish Super Cup 4-1 against Barcelona. However, there was no guard of honor by Atletico before the match at the Metropolitano. The game also witnessed some controversial incidents, including reported racial abuse directed at Vinícius, who had previously faced such incidents in other derbies.
In a competitive clash, tempers flared between Atletico coach Diego Simeone and Vinícius, with the coach expressing displeasure at Vinícius’s celebration after Joselu’s goal. The match featured moments of brilliance, woodwork strikes, and an intense atmosphere, concluding with Atletico advancing to the Copa del Rey quarterfinals.
Atletico Madrid secured an impressive 4-2 victory over defending champions Real Madrid at the Civitas Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on Thursday, eliminating them from the Copa del Rey. The final score at full time was ATM 4 – 2 RMA, marking the end of Real Madrid’s 21-match unbeaten run.
In a thrilling encounter, Atletico managed to exact revenge on their city rivals following their loss in the SuperCopa last week. Despite two minutes of stoppage time, Real Madrid couldn’t overturn the deficit, and Atletico emerged triumphant. The holders will exit the Copa del Rey in the Round of 16, signaling the conclusion of their impressive unbeaten streak.
As of January 19, 2024, at 03:46 in the 81st minute of the match between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid:
Morata had a missed opportunity from close range. An excellent ball was played into the far post, where Morata had ample space, but his shot went straight at the keeper.
At 03:44, in the 80th minute, Koke received a yellow card for a push on Vinicius’ back. This resulted in a free-kick opportunity for Real Madrid. Additionally, Rodrygo was replaced by Joselu.
In the 78th minute, Lino played a ball into Griezmann at the near post, and the Frenchman attempted to shoot through the keeper’s legs. The shot was saved by Lunin. Amidst this action, De Paul received a yellow card.