Chris Maduewesi
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Fernando Torres was the name on everybody's lips after he scored two vital goals that helped Atletico Madrid eliminate Real Madrid from the Copa Del Rey tournament.
Coach Diego Simeone's team battled to a thrilling 2-2 draw( 4-2 on aggregate scores)and qualifying for the last eight of the competition.
In a game littered with fireworks and excitement, both teams lived up to expectation in providing a thrilling derby that was keenly contested at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Atletico went into the game with a 2-0 advantage and just needed to consolidate to go through, but they came out all guns blazing and attacked Real.
Back at where it all started for him, Torres rediscovered the form that made him one of the most sought after striker, netting a brace in the fixture.
It might have taken Fernando Torres months to have gotten off his mark while at Chelsea, but back at Atletico it took him seconds.
The Spaniard opened the scores as early as the first minute(58 seconds) giving real a mountain to climb.
Sergio Ramos leveled, heading in the equaliser as Real sought for more goals.
But the game turned on its head after Torres got his second of the night, putting Atletico 2-1 up.
Despite Ronaldo's equaliser, Atletico held on and were able to qualify for the next round.
Torres by virtues of his goals has now notched up 10 goals in 13 games against Real Madrid.
Meanwhile, Real have now only won one game in four matches since their 22-match winning streak was ended.
Coach Diego Simeone's team battled to a thrilling 2-2 draw( 4-2 on aggregate scores)and qualifying for the last eight of the competition.
In a game littered with fireworks and excitement, both teams lived up to expectation in providing a thrilling derby that was keenly contested at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Atletico went into the game with a 2-0 advantage and just needed to consolidate to go through, but they came out all guns blazing and attacked Real.
Back at where it all started for him, Torres rediscovered the form that made him one of the most sought after striker, netting a brace in the fixture.
It might have taken Fernando Torres months to have gotten off his mark while at Chelsea, but back at Atletico it took him seconds.
The Spaniard opened the scores as early as the first minute(58 seconds) giving real a mountain to climb.
Sergio Ramos leveled, heading in the equaliser as Real sought for more goals.
But the game turned on its head after Torres got his second of the night, putting Atletico 2-1 up.
Despite Ronaldo's equaliser, Atletico held on and were able to qualify for the next round.
Torres by virtues of his goals has now notched up 10 goals in 13 games against Real Madrid.
Meanwhile, Real have now only won one game in four matches since their 22-match winning streak was ended.
