Benzema, Vinicius strike as Real fight back to sink Atletico

Benzema, Vinicius strike as Real fight back to sink Atletico



Fernando · Callas

MADRID (Reuters) - Karim Benzema and Vinicius Jr. scored in extra time as Real Madrid beat local rivals 3-1 on Thursday Atletico Madrid and into the Copa del Rey semi-finals.

Former Real Academy player striker Alvaro Morata led Atletico with a close-range shot in the 19th minute, while Real substitute Rodriguez scored a delightful goal in the 79th minute. Goal equalized, dribbled past three defenders and finished well.

In the 99th minute, Atletico Madrid played most of the game after defender Stefan Savic was shown a second yellow card for cutting down on Eduardo Camavinga. Play with 10 men.

Five minutes later, Real substitute Marco Asensio sent a low cross into the box and Vinicius' deflected shot reached Benzema, who put the unstoppable The blow hits the net.

Vinicius secured Real's victory with a superb solo goal in the dying seconds, running half pitch before scoring with a low shot.

Real Madrid join Barcelona, Osasuna and Athletic Bilbao in the semifinals.

(Reporting by Fernando · Callas, Editing by Ed · Osmond)