Atletico Madrid finally avenged their previous loss to Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey after the last Super Cup Semi-Finals. In their last encounter where Real Madrid won 5-3 after the official time ended 3-3 and leading to extra time. a very similar scenario happened in yesterday’s match, reaching extra time with a final score of 2-2. But, in this time Atletico Madrid secured victory with a better performance, the opposite of the patterns seen in previous Derby matches. Despite Real Madrid equalizing in the last minutes then going to extra-time ,Atletico Madrid with goals from Griezmann and the mercy shot by Riquelme to make it 4-2, totally shattered the hopes of Real Madrid. Which means that, Real Madrid is officially eliminated from the Copa del Rey.
I think what happened, is due to Real Madrid lack of resting and preparing for the players after their great win against Barcelona in Super cup Finals.
I will not underestimate Barcelona, Atletico Madrid's victory over Real Madrid in the Copa Del Rey is not a guarantee that they will be able to win the Copa Del Rey title easily, I think Barcelona still has the same percentage as Atletico Madrid to win the Copa Del Rey title this season This.
That’s true, Barcelona with Xavi are not playing with a stable pattern, we see their results with easy teams are losing while winning in strong matches, sometimes the opposite. This makes it so hard to predict their next performance and outcome.
But certainly, it’s won’t be an easy mission for Atletico Madrid even passing against Real Madrid, Barcelona will want the trophy this season as well.