Football: Real Advances to Copa Quarterfinals Without Alaba
The 18-year-old Brazilian Endrick (108., 120.) and Federico Valverde (112.) ended the Madrid team's jitters, who had previously squandered a 2:0 lead.
Late Counterattack for Real
The star strikers Kylian Mbappe (37.) and Vinicius Junior (48.) initially scored for Carlo Ancelotti's team, who had recently suffered a harsh 2:5 defeat in the final of the Spanish Super Cup against Barcelona. However, Jonathan Bamba (83.) made it exciting again in the finish, the striker also won the penalty for the 2:2 by Marcos Alonso (91.). In the extra time, Real sought the decision, which Endrick initiated with great technical skill. Valverde ended the hopes of the guests from Galicia, before Endrick added another with a backheel.
Alaba's Next Comeback Chance
Alaba has the next chance for a comeback after more than a year of injury break due to a cruciate ligament tear on Sunday against Las Palmas. Afterwards, Real's third home game within a week in the Champions League against Red Bull Salzburg (22nd January, 9.00 pm) is on the schedule.
(APA/Red)
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