{"id":103431,"date":"2026-01-14T09:24:44","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T13:24:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/griezmann-qualifies-atleti-athletic-and-real-sociedad-to-cup-quarterfinals\/"},"modified":"2026-01-14T09:24:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T13:24:44","slug":"griezmann-qualifies-atleti-athletic-and-real-sociedad-to-cup-quarterfinals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/nationals\/griezmann-qualifies-atleti-athletic-and-real-sociedad-to-cup-quarterfinals\/","title":{"rendered":"Griezmann qualifies Atleti; Athletic and Real Sociedad to Cup quarterfinals"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Griezmann gives Atl\u00e9tico de Madrid the classification in the Copa del Rey<\/h2>\nA spectacular goal by Antoine Griezmann in the 61st minute was enough for Atl\u00e9tico de Madrid to qualify for the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey, after defeating Deportivo. The match, although not very brilliant, showed the quality of the French striker.\nDespite facing a lower-ranked opponent, Atl\u00e9tico had difficulties dominating the game. The match at Riazor showed the team&#8217;s problems away from home, with a lack of creativity in attack. The bet on Marcos Alonso and Johnny Cardoso in the midfield did not work as expected. In addition, the team missed the best version of Juli\u00e1n \u00c1lvarez.\nDeportivo, driven by its fans, did not give up at any moment and showed its potential. It knew how to suffer when the opponent pressed and also showed ambition when attacking, especially with the entry of Mario Soriano.\nThe match began at a frenetic pace, with Deportivo seeking a goal. However, it was Griezmann who, with a subtle touch, made the difference, sending the ball into the top corner and securing the victory for Atl\u00e9tico.\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Athletic Bilbao advances with suffering<\/h2>\n\nThe Athletic Club qualified for the quarter-finals after defeating Cultural Leonesa in a match in which they had to overcome Paredes&#8217; expulsion. Nico Williams was key, provoking two penalties that were decisive for the victory in extra time.\nThis is the sixth time Athletic has reached the quarter-finals since the Copa del Rey format was changed. The team has shown great effectiveness in the single-match knockouts, overcoming rivals from different categories.\nSince the 2019-20 season, the Bilbao team has won 24 of the 25 knockout rounds they have played in a single match. The only exception was last season, when Osasuna eliminated them in the round of 16.\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Real Sociedad eliminates Osasuna on penalties<\/h2>\n\nIn an exciting match, Real Sociedad defeated Osasuna in the penalty shootout, after a 2-2 draw in regulation time and extra time. Osasuna, who had a two-goal lead, could not maintain the advantage and Real Sociedad managed to tie the game.\nOsasuna took the lead, but Real Sociedad reacted and tied the match. Extra time did not change the score, and the classification was decided on penalties, where Real Sociedad was more effective.\nUnai Marrero, Real Sociedad&#8217;s goalkeeper, stopped the last penalty taken by Osasuna&#8217;s defender, Alejandro Catena, securing his team&#8217;s advancement.\n<h2>Round of 16 Results of the Copa del Rey<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deportivo 0 &#8211; Atl\u00e9tico de Madrid 1<\/li>\n<li>Cultural Leonesa 3 &#8211; Athletic Club 4 (extra time)<\/li>\n<li>Real Sociedad 2 &#8211; Osasuna 2 (4-3 penalties)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nThe remaining round of 16 matches will be played between Wednesday, January 14th and Thursday, January 15th.\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Albacete &#8211; Real Madrid<\/li>\n<li>Real Betis &#8211; Elche<\/li>\n<li>Alav\u00e9s &#8211; Rayo Vallecano<\/li>\n<li>Racing Santander &#8211; Barcelona<\/li>\n<li>Burgos &#8211; Valencia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\u00c1lvaro Arbeloa, Xabi Alonso&#8217;s replacement as Real Madrid coach, debuts this Wednesday at the helm of the white team on the Albacete field, of the Spanish Second Division, in the round of 16. In addition, Rayo Vallecano visits Alav\u00e9s in Vitoria and Betis receives Elche in Seville.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Griezmann gives Atl\u00e9tico de Madrid the classification in the Copa del Rey A spectacular goal by Antoine Griezmann in the 61st minute was enough for Atl\u00e9tico de Madrid to qualify for the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey, after defeating Deportivo. The match, although not very brilliant, showed the quality of the French striker. 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