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Griezmann’s Free Kick Sends Atlético Madrid Into Copa del Rey Quarterfinals

Diego Simeone praised the veteran’s match-winner, signaling a push for cup momentum during patchy league form.

Overview

  • Antoine Griezmann curled a left-foot free kick into the top corner in the 61st minute to seal a 1-0 win at Deportivo La Coruña.
  • The victory booked Atlético’s place in the quarter-finals and halted a two-match winless run in all competitions.
  • Griezmann’s strike marked his fifth goal in six matches as the 34-year-old continues a strong scoring spell.
  • Simeone said the club is working on transfer additions to offset recent departures, after lauding Griezmann’s “magic.”
  • The match paused briefly when Depor goalkeeper Germán Parreño suffered a mouth cut but played on, in a high-risk fixture where reported tensions outside the stadium did not escalate.