Atletico Madrid Copa del Rey Semifinal Berth Memphis Depay Winning Strike vs Sevilla

Memphis Depay's 79th minute strike helped Atletico Madrid to a 1-0 win over Sevilla and into the Copa del Rey semi-finals.

Memphis Depay's 79th minute goal secured Atletico Madrid's place in the Copa del Rey semi-finals, propelling them to a 1-0 victory over Sevilla. The Dutch forward, who came on as a substitute, found the back of the net to help Atletico join Real Sociedad, Athletic Bilbao, and Real Mallorca in the final four. Despite Antoine Griezmann missing a first-half penalty, Diego Simeone's side managed to grind out a hard-fought win against a resilient Sevilla at the Metropolitano stadium. The game was marred by a tragic incident as three Sevilla fans lost their lives in a traffic accident on their way to Madrid, leading to a moment of silence observed by the players before the match. Sevilla coach Quique Sanchez Flores expressed his condolences and questioned the decision to play the game. The contest saw Atletico surviving a late scare when a penalty was awarded to Sevilla, only for the decision to be overturned after a VAR review. The victory against a solid Sevilla side has injected excitement and hope into Atletico's camp, as they look forward to the next stage of the competition. Despite the controversy surrounding the match, Atletico Madrid emerged victorious, much to the delight of coach Diego Simeone and goalkeeper Jan Oblak, who expressed confidence that the decision to overturn the penalty was the correct one.

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