Madrid, January 19

Atletico Madrid got the better of Real Madrid this time, beating their crosstown rivals 4-2 in extra time Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey.

Antoine Griezmann and Rodrigo Riquelme scored after a 2-2 draw in regulation to send Atletico to the last-eight stage less than a week after they lost to Madrid in the semifinals of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia.

Atletico are unbeaten in 25 consecutive matches at their Metropolitano stadium in all competitions, with two draws since a 0-1 league defeat to Barcelona in January 2023.

Griezmann secured Atletico’s win this time with a beautiful goal after making a run through the right side of the area. The France international got past Vinicius Junior before finding the top corner from a tight angle.

Meanwhile, Barcelona beat third-division club Unionistas 3-1 in their match. — AP