Overview
- Antoine Griezmann decided the tie with a 61st‑minute free-kick as Atlético won 1-0 to reach the quarterfinals.
- Second-tier Deportivo mixed starters and reserves yet posed sustained problems and rallied after Yeremay came on.
- Diego Simeone fielded a near first-choice lineup, with Marcos Llorente, Álex Baena and Julián Álvarez among the starters.
- The match marked Atlético’s first visit to Riazor since November 2017, adding significance to the occasion.
- Griezmann’s record against Deportivo continued, with seven goals in 11 meetings, including four at Riazor.