Atletico Back Stronger than Real Madrid

Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid, 2-0, in the first leg of the last 16 of the Copa del Rey at the Vicente Calderon, Madrid, Wednesday (01/07/2015). It became the third successive victory achieved over city rivals Atletico.

Previously, beating Atletico Madrid 1-0 at the second meeting of the Spanish Super Cup on August 22, 2014. Then, re-conquer Atletico Madrid in the Primera Division at the Santiago Bernabeu, Sept. 13.

In the game this time, Fernando Torres directly played as a core player by coach Diego Simeone. While in camp Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo actually have to sit on the bench.

The game has been running one minute, Madrid opened the scoring opportunities. Sergio Ramos header from Gareth Bale's cross almost broke into the host's goal if not rescued in January Oblak.

In the 13th minute, could actually nets thrilling Madrid Atletico. However, Bale's goal disallowed because the referee Clos Gomez Bale first judge to be in an offside position.

Snapped the attack of Madrid, Los colchoneros tried to retaliate. In the 22nd minute, Atletico got a big chance by Antoine Griezmann.

The Frenchman was faced with the goalkeeper Keylor Navas. However, Raphael Varane clean tackle right on the ball and frustrate golden opportunity Griezmann. Until the break, the score remained 0-0.

Entering the second half, Atletico could finally opened the scoring with a penalty Raul Garcia in the 58th minute. Awarded a penalty after Sergio Ramos is considered attractive Raul Garcia in the penalty box.

After the goal, Simeone Torres pulling out to be replaced by Koke. As a result, Atletico playing without a pure striker Mario Mandzukic to be included in the 75th minute.

Before that, Madrid had already make a substitution. Ronaldo, who at the beginning of the match on the bench, played to replace James Rodriguez in the 63rd minute.

Disastrous apparently turned back to Madrid minute after entering Mandzukic. From dead ball situations are the mainstay of Atletico, Jose Gimenez headed the ball into the goal Madrid thanks to bait a corner Koke.

The match ended 2-0 to Atletico. Los Blancos home with heavy duty reverse the score in the second meeting later that took place at the Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Thursday (15/01/2015).

Lineup

Atletico Madrid: 13-Jan Oblak; 18-Jesus Gamez, 2-Diego Godin, 24-Jose Gimenez, 28-Lucas Hernandez; 14-Gabi Fernandez, 4-Mario Suarez; 17-Saul (10-Arda Turan 68), 8-Raul Garcia, 7-Antoine Griezmann (9-Mario Mandzukic 75); 19-Fernando Torres (6-Koke 59)

Coach: Diego Simeone

Real Madrid: 13-Keylor Navas; 17-Alvaro Arbeloa (15-Daniel Carvajal 83), 2-Raphael Varane, 4-Sergio Ramos, 12-Marcelo; 6-Sami Khedira, 8-Toni Kroos; 11-Gareth Bale, 23-Isco, 10-James Rodriguez (7-Cristiano Ronaldo 63); 9-Karim Benzema (20-Jese 75)

Coach: Carlo Ancelotti

Referee: Clos Gomez

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