Real Madrid Win Epic Derby as Rodrygo Golazo and Benzema Extra-Time Strike Seals Comeback Victory Over Atletico Madrid

Real Madrid stumbled through another first half, pegged back by their local rivals Atletico Madrid in their Copa del Rey quarterfinal derby. With the score at 1-0 in favor of the visitors at half-time, it looked to be a difficult task for the hosts at the Bernabeu to turn it around.


However, two players then stepped up and revitalised their side. Rodrygo and Karim Benzema both provided the much-needed spark to send the match into extra-time, with the Brazilian producing a moment of brilliance to level things up. The crucial strike from the youngster broke Diego Simeone's heart and saved the day for Madrid.

Benzema was Madrid's saviour once again as they saw off Atletico Madrid in a tense encounter. With Atleti down to 10 men following the sending off of Stefan Savic, the Frenchman was able to step up and put them ahead in extra-time, with no way back for the visitors. Vinicius Jr had the last laugh, sealing the result with the final kick of the game for a memorable day, coming in the wake of racist abuse aimed at him earlier in the week.

Real Madrid can count themselves fortunate to have come away with a victory and progress to the Copa del Rey semifinals, despite suffering injuries to both Ferland Mendy and Rodrygo at different stages of the match. On the other hand, Atletico Madrid have nothing to take solace in from this defeat, as they now find themselves eliminated from both European and domestic cup competitions while trailing behind in La Liga.