Who scored the winning goal for Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey match?

Antoine Griezmann scored the winning goal with a free-kick.

Which teams advanced to the Copa del Rey quarter-finals?

Atletico Madrid was the first team to advance, with other teams like Real Madrid and Barcelona also competing.

What was the score between Atletico Madrid and Deportivo La Coruna?

Atletico Madrid won the match 1-0.

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Griezmann's Free Kick Seals Copa Del Rey Spot for Atletico

14 Jan

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Summary

Antoine Griezmann scored a decisive free kick goal in the 61st minute.
Atletico Madrid secured a 1-0 victory over Deportivo La Coruna.
Atletico advanced to the Copa del Rey quarter-finals.

Griezmann's Free Kick Seals Copa Del Rey Spot for Atletico

Antoine Griezmann's spectacular free-kick in the 61st minute propelled Atletico Madrid into the Copa del Rey quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Deportivo La Coruna. The decisive strike at the Riazor Stadium ensured Atletico's progression despite a challenging start to 2026.

The match saw Atletico dominate proceedings, with early efforts from Julian Alvarez and a shot against the woodwork by Matteo Ruggeri. Deportivo La Coruna also had chances, but Atletico's defense, marshaled under Diego Simeone, remained robust throughout.

This win marks Atletico's first step into the quarter-finals, with other major clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona also competing. Real Madrid is set to play Albacete, while Barcelona faces Racing Club Santander in their upcoming fixtures.