“Deportivo's best chance of the match falls to their striker who drags his effort wide from 12 yards after good build-up play”
Deportivo La Coruña
Atlético Madrid
Outstanding performance
Atlético Madrid•AttackerAtlético Madrid secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Deportivo La Coruña in this Copa del Rey encounter, grinding out a result that showcased their trademark defensive resilience. The visitors controlled proceedings for large stretches without creating clear-cut chances, relying on their superior quality to find the breakthrough against a well-organized Deportivo side. Diego Simeone's men demonstrated the clinical efficiency that has defined their cup runs in recent years, capitalizing on a moment of quality to separate the sides. This result maintains Atlético's momentum in the Copa del Rey while highlighting the gulf in class between La Liga's elite and Spain's lower divisions, though Deportivo can take credit for making the visitors work hard for their progression.
Deportivo La Coruña host Atlético Madrid in a Copa del Rey Round of 16 clash that marks Depor's return to the octavos after nine years. The Segunda División side stunned Mallorca to reach this stage but face an Atlético team unbeaten in nine matches.
