"Antoine Griezmann's stunning second-half free-kick sent Atletico Madrid into the Copa del Rey quarter-finals following a 1-0 win over second-tier Deportivo La Coruna. In what was their first game since their semi-final exit from the Supercopa de Espana, Atletico bounced back to register their first win of 2026 in all competitions. Julian Alvarez forced Deportivo goalkeeper German Parreno into an early stop with a powerful header before Matteo Ruggeri's curling shot cannoned against the right-hand post."
"Atletico hit the woodwork again four minutes before half-time when Griezmann's fizzing strike struck the crossbar as Marcos Llorente's blazed effort closed out the first half. But Diego Simeone's team found the breakthrough in the 61st minute through Griezmann, who picked out the top-right corner with a fine set-piece that left Parreno stranded. Deportivo responded well to going behind and saw Adria Alti sting the palms of Juan Musso, but the hosts were restricted to very few clear-cut chances by their opponents."
"Atletico have reached four semi-finals since winning the Copa del Rey in 2012-13, and their display here edged them closer to another spot in the final four, though they will be confident of ending their 13-year wait for the title this time around. And that could be down to the individual quality of their French talisman."
Antoine Griezmann's second-half free-kick settled a 1-0 victory that sent Atletico Madrid into the Copa del Rey quarter-finals against Deportivo La Coruna. Atletico registered their first win of 2026 after bouncing back from a Supercopa semi-final exit. Early chances fell to Julian Alvarez and Matteo Ruggeri, who struck the post, while Griezmann and Marcos Llorente hit the woodwork before halftime. Griezmann's 61st-minute set-piece found the top-right corner past German Parreno. Deportivo tested Juan Musso through Adria Alti but created few clear-cut chances. Atletico defended deep late on as Samuele Mulattieri's header went over the bar.
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