45′+1
10:20 p.m
Tooor for Real Madrid, 1-1 by Jan Oblak (own goal)
45′
22:19
Official injury time (minutes): 1
45′
22:18
Yellow card for Vinícius Junior (Real Madrid)
There is currently a lot of talking to the referee and complaining. At some point he gets fed up and Vinícius Junior sees the first yellow card of the game.
44′
22:17
This standard does not pose any danger either, Bellingham commits an offensive foul on the penalty area. Afterwards, emotions run a bit high because the Englishman picks up Samuel Lino from the ground and complains that there was no foul. The referee calms the situation.
42′
22:16
The Royals try to answer that, based on the way the game was going, they should have taken the lead. De Paul takes another free kick on the left side of the penalty area.
39′
22:12
Great for Atlético Madrid, 1-0 by Samuel Lino
The hosts take the lead out of nowhere. De Paul chips a ball from the right half of the field into the middle, and Rüdiger unfortunately extends it to the second post in the penalty area. Samuel Lino arrived there, completely free due to the change of direction. From six meters he slides the ball past Lunin into the goal, the keeper has no chance.
37′
22:11
The corner ratio is clearly in favor of Real at 0:4, but they are not really dangerous yet. Standards are actually a strength of the Royals.
36′
10:10 p.m
After a good one-two with Modrić, Rodrygo crosses from the right to the second post. Rüdiger rushes up there, but Witsel gets to the play equipment first and clears it.
35′
22:09
Bellingham is brought down on the left side of the box. The Royals are awarded a free kick in a promising position. Rodrygo’s attempt deflected off the wall and flew far over.
33′
22:08
Overall, Atletico usually have too few players in the final third to be dangerous. Samuel Lino crosses from the left into the middle, but there is only Nacho there who can clear without any problems.
31′
22:07
The Whites rotate a lot, for example Dani Carvajal is available as a six, while Rüdiger goes down the line on the right. So they try to pull Atletico apart and push their opponents into unfamiliar spaces. As a result, the Colchoneros’ pressing doesn’t really work.
29′
10:04 p.m
The game is intense, there are some tough duels, but it’s not unfair. The crowd is still quite reserved, which is mainly due to the fact that the hosts are not yet really in the opponent’s penalty area.
26′
10:00 p.m
With a long ball, Bellingham is sent into the box on the left, and the former Dortmund player passes it back to Vinícius Junior. He takes the ball directly, but the attempt from 13 meters from the left-hand position can still be deflected by Mario Hermoso for a corner. This then poses no danger.
24′
9:58 p.m
After a flat pass, Álvaro Morata picks up the ball at the penalty spot and immediately attempts an overhead kick. The attempt looks nice, but is very central and so not a problem for Lunin.
22′
9:57 p.m
Now the hosts are in front again, after a cross that jumps to Rüdiger’s hip, the stadium calls for a penalty. However, this rightly doesn’t exist, as the German pulled his arm away in time.
20′
9:56 p.m
Oblak makes an outstanding save! The Whites established themselves in the opponent’s penalty area, Vinícius Junior chipped the ball to the penalty spot to the free Rodrygo, who had started well. The Brazilian takes a shot from the turn, but the keeper dives the ball out of the bottom left corner. But the situation isn’t resolved yet, because Vinícius Junior goes for it, but fails from a tight angle because the goalkeeper reacts brilliantly again.
19′
9:54 p.m
The initial phase is over, both teams have found their way into the game well. Real had the better opportunity through Bellingham, but overall there isn’t much going on in front of the goals.
16′
9:50 p.m
The hosts’ pressing is intense, but Real can always break free and then have good situations in the opponent’s half. There is still a lack of clarity here, so these possibilities are evaporating in the beginning.
14′
9:48 p.m
Bellingham breaks up a situation well in his own half, allowing Camavinga to move through the midfield with big strides. Ultimately, Vinícius Junior gets stuck on Giménez and commits an offensive foul.
12′
9:46 p.m
Bar! Modrić’s free kick is initially harmless, but the Croatian chips his second attempt into Bellingham’s box on the right. He eats up Witsel and de Paul and then pulls from the corner of the six-yard box. With a slight deflection from Giménez, the ball flies onto the crossbar; Oblak wouldn’t have gotten there.
10′
9:44 p.m
Rodrygo is hard to catch in these first few minutes and asserts himself against two opponents in midfield. Then de Paul brings him down and Real gets a free kick from the right half of the field.
8th’
9:43 p.m
After Bellingham moves in from the left and then takes Dani Carvajal with him on the right, the Spaniard crosses back into the middle. The ball lands directly in Oblak’s arms.
7′
9:41 p.m
On the right, Rodrygo can pass Samuel Lino, but then faces two other opponents. This is how Atletico can clarify.
5′
9:39 p.m
Both teams show at the beginning that they want the ball and try to gain security in their own chain. The guests are definitely running high, but that hasn’t brought in anything yet.
2′
9:36 p.m
Samuel Lino can make a few meters from the left, but his cross ends up directly on Mendy’s foot. So the first attack of the game fizzled out.
1′
9:34 p.m
Then the ball starts rolling. Real kicked off.
9:27 p.m
At this moment, the teams enter the pitch together with referee Guillermo Cuadra Fernandez. The game can begin in a few minutes.
9:18 p.m
Last year they also met early in the Copa del Rey, and in the quarter-finals Real came out on top 3-1 after extra time. However, and this can give Atletico encouragement, the Colchoneros won the LaLiga clash this season, winning 3-1 at home. A goal from Toni Kroos couldn’t prevent Real from losing thanks to a brace from Álvaro Morata and a goal from Griezmann. In which direction is the derby tipping today?
9:09 p.m
The Royals are in a much better position, with one game less in LaLiga than Girona they are only one point behind their surprise rivals. In addition, as mentioned, Real won the Supercopa, so they come to the Metropolitano with their usual high level of self-confidence. The fact that the additional game in Saudi Arabia meant that they had less of a break than today’s rivals could have a negative impact. However, in a derby, especially a do-or-die game, motivation should not be lacking.
20:52
We have this amazing encounter coming up right in the round of 16 of the cup, which could also be the final. What is particularly explosive is that both of them met in the semi-finals of the Supercopa in Saudi Arabia. The Royals prevailed in a dramatic game on penalties and then confidently won the final against Barcelona. For the Colchoneros it is the second duel with their big rivals in a row, there is already some pressure if it is not to be a titleless season. Atletico is only fifth in the league, eleven points behind leaders Girona.
8:35 p.m
To start, let’s take a look at the lineups. At Atletico coach Diego Simeone is making a change compared to the last game. Former Dortmund player Witsel comes into the starting line-up for Savić. On the other hand, Real coach Carlo Ancelotti is also rotating, but in two positions. Tchouaméni and Kroos will be replaced at headquarters by Modrić and Camavinga.
20:21
Welcome to the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey, in a real cracker Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid face each other in the Derby Madrileno. Kick-off at Civitas Metropolitano is at 9:30 p.m.!