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The Argentine striker Angel Correa became somewhat victory of Atlético de Madrid against Lugoa team from the first federation (third category), 3-1 away from home, in a match corresponding to the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey.
Beyond the final result, the team led by the Argentine coach Diego Simeonewhich also had the defender Nahuel Molina From the beginning, they did not have a good time during their visit to the Anxo Carro Stadium, where Lugo did not blame Atlético de Madrid’s early blow, with Correa’s goal two minutes into the game, and subdued the “colchonero” team in some sections. .
Ángel Correa overtook the colchoneros in their cup duel against Lugo ????
— LaLiga Fantasy Guide (@GuiaLaLiga) January 6, 2024
The Madrid team suffered from the intensity of its rival, who had the Argentine midfielder among the starters. Thiago Ojedaand once again suffered the footballing potholes already palpable in his irregular presence in the Spanish League, where he won only two of the last six games he played, with three defeats and one draw.
Atlético, furthermore, after Correa’s goal, could not take advantage of the two chances that the Dutch forward Memphis Depay had to stretch the lead and, its rival increased minute by minute until achieving the tie, through the Puerto Rican forward Leandro Antonetti before of the close of the first half.
???? Diego Pablo’s rating @Simeone of the pass to the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey. pic.twitter.com/8pIzJFTVX8
— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) January 6, 2024
Despite the entry of the world champion with Argentina, Rodrigo De Paul, the Spanish Koke and the Frenchman Antoine Griezmann, those led by “Cholo” did not raise their level in the second half, but they had the aim of Depay, who was Once he did not forgive and scored a double at 21 and 29 minutes.
Thus, “Aleti” suffered, but has already secured its place in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey.
In the last game of the day, Real Madridwith the Argentine offensive midfielder Nicolas Paz As a starter, he defeated Arandina, which plays in the second Federation (the fourth category), 3-1 as a visitor, at the El Montecillo Stadium.
???? Goals are loves! ????#CopaDelRey pic.twitter.com/WFkylc5OKy
— Real Madrid CF (@realmadrid) January 6, 2024
“Merengue”‘s goals came in the second half, through the striker Joselu (9 m.) -from a penalty- the Spanish-Moroccan midfielder Brahim Diaz (10m.) and Brazilian striker Rodrygo (46 m.). Nacho Fernandez, on the other hand, scored the discount for Arandina.
Barcelona will debut in the Copa del Rey this Sunday, at 5:00 p.m., against Barbastro, from the second federation.
Real Madrid, Atlético de Madrid and Barcelona will play next week in Saudi Arabia in the Spanish Super Cup, along with Osasuna, who will be Castellón’s rival in the Copa del Rey (third place).
2024-01-07 00:08:00
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