Real Madrid vs Atlético Madrid

The Copa del Rey quarterfinals provide fans with a special treat as two heated rivals meet at the Santiago Bernabeu with Atletico Madrid visiting hosts Real ...

— Griezmann — 19. Atletico Madrid have long had a defensive reputation under Diego Simeone, but Real Madrid are also in poor goalscoring form, leading to the slight lean towards fewer goals. Lemar — 10. Fernandez, Rudiger, Militao, Mendy — Kroos, Camavinga, Modric — F. Real Madrid confirmed starting lineup (3-5-2): Courtois (GK) — N. Real Madrid subs (10): Lunin (GK), L. Reinildo — 5. Last September, Vinicius was subjected to racist chants during the Madrid derby at the Wanda Metropolitano. With the Copa del Rey, Ancelotti has afforded Modric and Kroos the chance to regain their form, with Ceballos sat. Oblak (GK) — 16. [La Liga top scorers race](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/pichichi-la-liga-top-goal-scorer-spain-golden-boot-table/gjwod5nwpzazbtvzpfedzvyc)

With a place in the semifinals at stake, we've got the Madrid derby and given recent controversy involving Atleti ultras and Vinicius, it's going to be hot.

There is a definite intensity in this match and the pace of play is high. Madrid are attempting to tighten their grip, but for the moment it's a case of nothing doing. In a play that looked very similar to the one that gave them a goal, a lobbed pass was played over the defense - to the left this time - where Lemar instead of Nahuel was waiting. Madrid appear to have more purpose now and are not simply playing the ball left-to-right in front of a dogged defense. The Brazilian uses a deft piece of skill that leaves Nahuel reflecting on his life decisions, but it's to no avail, the ball is clear and Atleti break. Madrid work the ball to the left where Vincius Jr. The Dutchman gets off a shot but Cortois is able to palm it out for a corner. IT was a well-worked play, but there was an element of luck to it as the low cross across the box was inadvertently deflected by Vinicius' miskick, into the path of the waiting Benzema. Asensio gets in on the act, but his cross is blocked and Oblak will attempt to calm things down. Down the right they go and as luck would have it, they now have a corner. By now you've probably seen the ugly scenes that were witness prior to kickoff, with some of Atleti's fans hanging a caricature of the player from a bridge in the city. Sadly, what looked to be the makings of a historic win for the visitors, began to unravel in the second half.

Copa del Rey quarterfinal: Follow live updates, score and highlights of the clash between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, happening at the Santiago ...

The players have made their way out of the tunnel and are lined up for the team photo. Vinicius gets his first touch of the match as Real Madrid starts left to right. The Brazilian dribbles past a couple of defenders inside the box and tries to find Benzema but Reinildo’s diving effort keeps the ball out

Can Real Madrid get one over cross-city rivals Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey quarter finals?

Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid have slowly picked up some pace and points and currently sit in fourth position in the league, level on points with Villarreal. They will then face Mallorca before going on to partake in the Club World Cup. Madrid come into this after a big win over the Basque giants, Athletic Club, in the league and will be hoping to continue the positive run.

Copa del Rey quarterfinals: Here is all you need to know about the Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid match, happening at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.

It last won the competition in 2013-14. When and where is the Copa del Rey quarterfinals between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid hapenning? Real Madrid and city rival Atletico Madrid meet in the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey on Friday at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.

Diego Simeone's side also won this trophy against Real Madrid back in 2013 at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema is back to his ...

Ancelotti has four players injured - Dani Carvajal, David Alaba, Eden Hazard and Lucas Vazquez. The Madrid Derby is set to take place once again between city rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. Diego Simeone's side also won this trophy against Real Madrid back in 2013 at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

The Copa del Rey quarterfinals provide fans with a special treat as two heated rivals meet at the Santiago Bernabeu with Atletico Madrid visiting hosts Real ...

— Real Madrid confirmed starting lineup (3-5-2): Courtois (GK) — N. 97 mins to kick: The Real Madrid lineup is out and Carlo Ancelotti has taken sides in one of the more fascinating tactical decisions. The 20th minute of the derby was supposed to have a big ovation for Vinícius. The goal earlier from Atletico seems to have put a damper on a planned show of support for Vinicius Jr after the horrible racist incident earlier this morning. It's a good chance for Madrid as Jan Oblak comes out to punch but misses, and it awkwardly hits Eder Militao in the head on the goal mouth. Atletico happy to sit back and continue to poke and prod on the counter. Real Madrid break well three-on-three, but Los Blancos see the chance fizzle out as Valverde delivers a horrid horizontal ball to Karim Benzema at the top of the box. Atletico Madrid seem quite comfortable with their one-goal lead, and are in control of the match for the most part. A feisty and physical first half comes to a close and the visitors are comfortably on top. 114th min: This is a huge concern for Real Madrid as Rodrygo, who only came on in the 69th minute, limps off for Mario Martin. 119th min: Real Madrid have a decent move forward on the break but can't get a shot off and Jan Oblak collects.