Real Madrid and Atletico win to go to the Spanish Cup semifinals.
Real Madrid smoothly advanced to the last 16 of the Copa del Rey with a commanding 3-1 victory over Arandina at the Estadio El Montecillo. The visitors dictated the game, securing a comfortable lead in the first half through goals from Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, and Mariano Díaz. Despite a second-half effort by Arandina’s Joseph Otuo, the hosts fell short in their courageous battle against the La Liga giants.
Arandina Player Ratings:
Adrián Álvarez (7):Made commendable saves, especially in the first half, despite conceding three well-taken goals.
Jaime Márquez (6):Struggled to contain Vinícius Júnior but made some decent interceptions and clearances.
Deiby Ochoa (6): Stood out among Arandina defenders with good positioning and anticipation.
Pesca (6): Scored a disallowed goal and gave away a penalty, displaying a mix of contributions.
Haji Ceesay (7):Impressive left-back, showcased attacking intent, and scored a stunning long-range free-kick.
Vitolo (6): Faced challenges breaking up Real Madrid attacks but contributed with some good passes.
Zazu (6):Adventurous defensive midfielder, supported Arandina attacks, but received a late booking.
Joseph Otuo (7):Dangerous right winger troubled Real Madrid’s defense and scored a well-taken goal.
Kevin Manzano (6):Creative hub, assisted Otuo’s goal but lost possession at times and missed chances.
Ayoub El Battioui (5):Least effective attacker, struggled to make an impact, and was eventually substituted.
Sergio Santa Cruz (6):Worked hard but had limited impact; provided an assist for Pesca’s disallowed goal.
Real Madrid Player Ratings:
Andriy Lunin (6): Had a quiet game, making routine saves and conceding a superb free-kick.
Álvaro Odriozola (7):Active right-back, provided width, and had a powerful shot hitting the post.
Nacho (7):Captain and leader in defense, displayed composure, and contributed to building from the back.
Álvaro Carrillo (7): Impressive debut, showcased speed, and quality on the ball in the center-back role.
Miguel Gutiérrez (7):Adventurous left-back, displayed forward runs and crosses while defending well.
Fede Valverde (8): Dominated the game with energy and quality, scoring a brilliant long-range goal and assisting another.
Antonio Blanco (7):Complemented Valverde well in the midfield, displayed calmness on the ball.
Isco (7):Played in an advanced role, showed glimpses of talent and creativity.
Vinícius Júnior (7):Lively on the left flank, scored the opening goal with a cool finish.
Rodrygo (7):Effective on the right flank, scored with precision and won a penalty.
Mariano Díaz (7):Focal point in the attack, scored a powerful header for the third goal.
Substitutes:
– **Arandina:**
– **Átomo (6):** Added energy to the midfield but received a booking.
– **Raly Cabral (6), Carmelo Sánchez (6), Alfredo Sualdea López (6), Gonzalo Serrano (6), Fer Bajo (6):** Limited impact with few opportunities.
– **Real Madrid:**
– **Lucas Vázquez (6), Luka Jović (6), Martín Calderón (6), Sergio Arribas (6), Marvin Park (6):** Substitutes had little time to make a significant impact.
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