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R Madrid 3 – 1 A Madrid


Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior scored in extra-time as Real Madrid fought back to beat local rivals Atletico 3-1 on Thursday and reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals.

Forward Alvaro Morata, a former Real academy player, put Atletico ahead with a close-range strike in the 19th minute but Real substitute Rodrygo equalised in the 79th minute with a delightful goal, dribbling past three defenders before finishing well.

Atletico played most of extra-time with 10 men after defender Stefan Savic was shown his second yellow card for chopping down Eduardo Camavinga in the 99th minute.

Real Madrid's Rodrygo celebrates with team-mates
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Real Madrid’s Rodrygo celebrates with team-mates

Five minutes later, Real substitute Marco Asensio sent a low cross into the box and Vinicius’ deflected shot reached Benzema, who unleashed an unstoppable strike into the net from six yards.

Vinicius secured Real’s win in the dying seconds with a brilliant individual goal, running half the length of the pitch before scoring with a low shot.

Real Madrid join Barcelona, Osasuna and Athletic Bilbao in the semi-finals.



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