The League of Champions. Both Girona and Atletico win and progress

This past weekend saw cup matches played in Spain. In the Copa del Rey Round of 16, Atletico and Girona played away games against Lugo and Elche, respectively, on Saturday, January 6. 24hscore

Atletico – Lugo – 1:3

In just the game’s second minute, the “Mattress Makers” took the lead. After receiving help from Galan, Angel Correa found the net. But the hosts equalized before the end of the first half. The goal was scored by Antonetti in minute 39. The teams entered the halftime phase.

Atletico took the lead again after the interval. Memphis Depay scored his first goal in the 66th minute, and he finished with a brace eight minutes later. Consequently, Atletico progressed to the Round of 16 after defeating Lugo 3-1.

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Girona – Elche 0:2

The Catalan squad advanced with a goal in each half. Daley Blind, a defender, opened the score in the 39th minute. Half an hour later, Girona’s lead was doubled by Yan Couto. With a commanding 2-0 lead, Michel’s team moved one step closer to the quarterfinals.