Highlights of the story
In stoppage time, Madrid defender Nacho Fernandez scored a consolation goal through his own net, delighting the 6,000 spectators in their crammed El Montecillo stadium.
The hosts, Arandina, of the fourth tier, rose to the challenge of taking on the reigning champions, who struggled to get past goalkeeper Adrian Alvarez and missed several first-half opportunities.
After Brahim Diaz was fouled, Real Madrid took the lead through a penalty kick from Joselu in the 54th minute. A minute later, the visitors increased their lead.
Despite their struggles with injuries, Carlo Ancelotti’s team has produced some strong performances. One standout performance came from Arda Guller, who made his playing debut after overcoming multiple ailments sustained during his summer transfer.
Real Madrid’s victory was cemented by Brazilian attacker Rodrygo in stoppage time, although Arandina responded with an own goal from Nacho.
Atletico appeared to be in for an easy win.
Furthermore, seizing the lead at Lugo two minutes in when Angel Correa tucked home with ease after Javi Galan’s left-wing ball.
Arandina vs real madrid
Real Madrid, the defending champions, defeated fourth-tier Arandina 3-1 on Saturday to guarantee their spot in the Copa del Rey last 16.
The minnows battled valiantly in the first half, but early in the second half, Joselu gave Madrid the lead with a penalty, and Brahim Diaz and Rodrygo Goes added to the lead.
In stoppage time, Madrid defender Nacho Fernandez scored a consolation goal through his own net, delighting the 6,000 spectators in their crammed El Montecillo stadium.
Real Betis lost 1-0 to Alaves, while Atletico Madrid advanced with a 3-1 victory over Lugo, a third-tier team, thanks to two goals from Memphis Depay.
Startled Girona, a contender for the La Liga crown, defeated Elche 2-0.
Arandina fought valiantly to
frustrate Madrid in the Castile and Leon province, north of the Spanish capital, during an unexpectedly balanced first half.
Eduardo Camavinga, who had been out for almost two months due to a knee ligament injury, was started by Carlo Ancelotti.
Otherwise, the Italian mainly used a mix of youth and reserve players, giving Turkish playmaker Arda Guler his first Madrid game since he moved from Fenerbahce this summer.
Guler had the best chance of any player to score in the first half, moving with freedom of movement and rasping a free kick that struck the post.
Early in the second half, Madrid took the lead thanks to a penalty kick from Joselu after Zazu tripped the superb Diaz as he surged into the area. The penalty was hard and low.
Diaz included the
seconds later, after the ball found its way to him, he scored, sending the ball over Adrian Alvarez, the goalkeeper for Arandina.
Joselu had a great opportunity to give Madrid a bigger advantage, but he missed it. In stoppage time, substitute Rodrygo scored the third goal from Diaz’s cross.
At the very end, Nacho gave Arandina the goal they deserved after deflecting Raly Cabral’s cross into his own goal.
Earlier, after Lugo had tied the visitors at halftime, Depay scored twice for Atletico to advance.
In the second minute, Javi Galan’s cross was headed in by Angel Correa at the back post to give Atletico the lead.
But when Puerto Rican striker Leandro Antonetti bulldozed his way into the area and finished with a goal, the visitors were forced to retreat.
skill.
In an attempt to avert an upset, Diego Simeone substituted Antoine Griezmann at halftime. Midway through the second half, Depay gave Atletico the lead.
After finding space in the area, the striker slammed home the first goal and soon added a second with a beautifully chipped finish from a cross by Marcos Llorente.
“The team came out well after the break and in general had a good second half and were fair winners,” Simeone told the press.
On Sunday, Barbastro will welcome Barcelona, the record 31-time Copa winners.
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