Atlético beat Real Madrid 4-3 on penalties after 2-2 draw; end 14-year winless run against rivals
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In a high-stakes Copa del Rey final, Atlético Madrid emerged victorious over cross-town rivals Real Madrid after a tie-breaker. The match ended 2-2 after regulation and extra time before moving to a penalty shootout. The game was intensely contested from the start. Goals in the 15th and 35th minutes of the first half set the tone for a tense standoff that lasted 120 minutes. With scores level, the final was decided on penalties.
Atlético Madrid held their nerve to defeat Real Madrid 4-3 in the shootout. The victory ended a long drought for Atlético against their rivals, breaking a 14-year winless streak and marking a significant moment for the team and their fans.
This was Atlético’s 10th Copa del Rey title. Based on the 2012-13 season reference, the report covers the 2013 Copa del Rey Final, where Atlético famously beat Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
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