Atletico Madrid Edges Past Marbella in Copa del Rey Clash

Atletico Madrid advanced to the next round of the Copa del Rey after securing a narrow 1-0 victory against Marbella on January 4, 2025. The match, which took place at La Rosaleda Stadium in Malaga, saw the La Liga giants overcome a spirited challenge from their third-tier opponents.

The sole goal of the encounter came in the 16th minute, courtesy of French international Antoine Griezmann. Despite facing a team from a lower division, Atletico found it difficult to dominate the game, highlighting the unpredictable nature of cup competitions.

With this result, Atletico Madrid moves forward to the round of 16 in the Copa del Rey. Their next opponent in the tournament will be determined through a forthcoming draw.

The match demonstrated the potential for upsets in cup competitions, with Marbella putting up a strong resistance against their more illustrious opponents. Despite the loss, the third-division side can take pride in their performance against one of Spain’s top clubs.

Atletico Madrid will need to improve their performance in the subsequent rounds if they hope to progress further in the competition and challenge for the Copa del Rey title.