Atletico Madrid booked their place in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals with a narrow 1-0 victory over Deportivo La Coruna at the Estadio de Riazor. Diego Simeone's side were made to work hard, but a moment of quality proved enough in a contest that followed the script many expected going in.
SoftFootball had previewed the tie as one Atletico would aim to control despite the hostile setting . The match was finely balanced until the hour mark, when Antoine Griezmann delivered the decisive moment. The French forward stepped up to a free kick in the 61st minute and curled a stunning effort into the net, a goal widely described as a golazo.
It was the breakthrough Atletico needed after a first half where chances came but finishes did not. Griezmann himself had already struck the crossbar, while Matteo Ruggeri also rattled the post as the visitors pushed for control.
