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This is the most interesting Madrid Derby duel in history

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DBasia.news – Real Madrid will meet Atletico Madrid in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey. Throughout the history of the two teams meeting, it also presented interesting matches.

Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are back in a duel. This time, the stage is the Copa del Rey.

The match titled Madrid Derby is also predicted to be interesting. The two sides both carried the mission of winning for the sake of the trophy.

This match will also add to the long history of the meeting of the two teams. Madrid and Atletico both have a track record of beating each other.

For nostalgia before the game, BolaSkor will present the five most interesting Madrid Derby matches, as below:

Real Madrid 1-3 Atletico Madrid (1999)

A duel of different interests was presented in the 1999 Madrid Derby. Real Madrid tried to catch up with Barcelona who were at the top of the standings. Meanwhile, Atletico struggled to get out of the red zone.

Real Madrid, as the host, received full support from the fans. At that time, Los Blancos were eight points behind Barca.

The host’s public cheered after Fernando Morientes scored a goal for Madrid. However, instead of adding a goal, El Real actually conceded.

Atletico equalized just four minutes later through Jerrell Floyd Hasselbaink. Then, Jose Mari returned to bring Atletico ahead. Hasselbaink became a scourge for Madrid in that match by scoring the second goal in the 38th minute.

Atletico also closed the match with a 3-1 advantage. It was Atletico’s first win at the Santiago Bernabeu after 50 years.

Real Madrid 4-1 Atletico Madrid (Champions League 2013-2014)

This time, the Madrid Derby was presented in the 2013-2014 Champions League final. Atletico, who became a dark horse against Madrid, who has had a myriad of achievements in the Champions League.

Atletico’s hopes continued after Diego Godin scored in the 36th minute. After that, Atletico played defensively by relying on counterattacks.

The desperate Real Madrid made every effort to score. Finally, Los Blancos’ efforts paid off after the captain, Sergio Ramos, scored a goal during injury time.

In extra rounds, Madrid revived. Madrid scored three goals through Gareth Bale, Marcelo and Cristiano Ronaldo. Finally, Madrid won with a score of 4-1.

Atletico Madrid 2-0 Real Madrid (Copa del Rey 1991-1992)

Not only in the Champions League final, the Madrid Derby has also been presented in the Copa del Rey final, in the 1991-1992 season to be precise. At that time, the main focus was Luis Aragones’ tactical battle against Leo Beenhakker.

Atletico appeared with enthusiasm without fear of Madrid’s big name. The Los Rojiblancos players’ weren’t afraid of the terror from Madrid’s supporters.

In the end, Atletico won the match with a score of two goals without reply. Atletico’s goals were scored by Bernd Schuster and Futre. Two goals were created in the first half.

Atletico Madrid 1-4 Real Madrid (LaLiga 1996-1997)

The main actor of the game this time is Raul Gonzalez. Raul was increasingly labeled a traitor by Atletico fans after celebrating a goal.

Atletico, who were only struggling in the mid-table at that time, still had big ambitions when he met Madrid. They want to block El Real’s steps to win the title.

The journey appeared smooth after Miguel Narvaez Machon brought Atletico ahead in the 32nd minute. Until the first half ended, Atletico maintained the advantage.

Madrid rose in the second half. El Real created four goals.

Raul became a star by packing two goals. After scoring the goal, he did not hesitate to celebrate in front of the Atletico supporters. In fact, Raul is a player who studied at the Atletico academy.

At the end of the season, Madrid were champions. Madrid ended the competition with 92 points.

Real Madrid 1-2 Atletico Madrid (2012-2013 Copa del Rey)

Atletico also have a record of making Madrid suffer in the final match. This time it happened in the 2012-2013 Copa del Rey final.

Playing at the Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid step on the pedal when the game was 14 minutes in. Cristiano Ronaldo listed his name on the scoreboard.

Madrid’s advantage did not last long. Atletico equalized through the action of Diego Costa. The 1-1 score lasted until the second half was over.

During extra time, Joao Miranda became a nightmare for Madrid. The defender scored in the 99th minute.

It was Atletico’s first win against Madrid in the last 14 seasons. Atletico also made Madrid fast for the title that season.

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