Benzema becomes derby champion: Real Madrid achieve more qualification in the Cup

Benzema becomes derby champion: Real Madrid achieve more qualification in the Cup

The French goalscorer did not hesitate when a volley from Vinicius Junior bounced towards him in a crowded Atlético box. Benzema hit directly and hit very well.

The goal came on the eve of the first overtime period. Five minutes earlier, visiting Stefan Savic had been sent off for two yellow cards, and it became very difficult to keep him at the Santiago Bernabéu.

In the dying seconds of the match, Vinicius Jr. added to make it 3-1.

Earlier in the evening, Atlético took the lead after barely 20 minutes. Former Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata made sure of this when he put the ball into an open cage.

After the late goal, Real Madrid ratcheted up their aggression, but also gave the visitors room to run. There were many chances on both ends of the field.

The intense play that marked the first half continued after halftime. The atmosphere in the stadium grew heated as Real Madrid desperately sought a goal, and 12 minutes before the end of the match, the result came. As a substitute, Rodrigo put the ball behind Atlético goalkeeper Jan Oblak.

The Madrid derby caused quite a stir. Ahead of Thursday’s meeting, a doll wearing a Vinicius Junior suit was seen hanging from a bridge in the Spanish capital by its neck. Both clubs and La Liga condemned the act.

(© NTB)

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