Real Madrid Advances to Copa del Rey Quarterfinals After Dramatic Win
In a stunning turn of events, the defending champions of the Copa del Rey, Athletico Bilbao, were eliminated in the round of 16 this season. The powerhouse team suffered a heartbreaking defeat in front of their own fans as they hosted Osasuna, ultimately losing 2-3 in the early hours of the morning.
Nico Williams (45+3′) and Oscar de Marcos (55′) managed to find the back of the net for Bilbao, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the goals scored by Aimar Oroz (40′) and a brace from Ante Budimir (44′ (P), 70′) for Osasuna. The unexpected exit of the reigning champions set the stage for an unpredictable quarterfinal lineup.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid faced a tough challenge against Celta Vigo in the round of 16. The match at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium proved to be a rollercoaster of emotions, with both teams giving their all for a spot in the next round.
Real Madrid’s Triumph Against Celta Vigo
After a grueling 90 minutes that saw the score tied at 2-2, the game went into extra time to determine a winner. Real Madrid took the lead early on with goals from Kylian Mbappe (37′) and Vinicius Junior (48′), but Celta Vigo fought back valiantly with strikes from Jonathan Bamba (83′) and Marcos Alonso (90+1′ (P)) to level the playing field.
The tension mounted as the match approached its final moments, and it was Endrick who emerged as the hero in place of Kylian Mbappe, scoring a crucial brace (108′, 119′) to secure victory for Real Madrid. Federico Valverde put the icing on the cake with a fifth goal in the 112th minute, sealing the dramatic 5-2 win for the home side.
Looking Ahead to the Quarterfinals
With the defending champions out of the competition and Real Madrid’s hard-fought victory, the stage is set for a thrilling quarterfinal showdown in the Copa del Rey. As the remaining teams gear up for the next phase of the tournament, football fans around the world eagerly anticipate the excitement and drama that are sure to unfold on the pitch.
