La Liga leaders Atlético Madrid edged past second-division Deportivo La Coruña to secure their quarter-final berth. The game, played on January 13, 2026, at ABANCA-Riazor Stadium, was a gritty affair, with Atlético dominating possession but struggling to break down a resilient Depor defense in the first half. Antoine Griezmann nearly opened the scoring in the 40th minute with a long-range effort that rattled the crossbar, setting the tone for his heroics. The breakthrough came in the 61st minute when Griezmann curled a left-footed free kick from the edge of the box into the...
