Memphis Depay struck twice for Atletico Madrid in a 3-1 win at third-tier Lugo to fireplace his facet into the Copa del Rey final 16 on Saturday. Atletico took the lead within the second minute when Angel Correa tapped house Javi Galan’s cross on the again publish. However the guests have been pegged again earlier than the break when Puerto Rican striker Leandro Antonetti bundled his method into the world and completed with aplomb. Diego Simeone introduced on Antoine Griezmann at half-time, bidding to keep away from an upset, and Atletico took the lead halfway by means of the second half by means of Depay.

The striker discovered area within the field and smashed house, occurring to shortly add a second objective with an excellent clipped end from Marcos Llorente’s cross.

Later final yr’s champions Real Madrid go to fourth-tier Arandina, whereas report 31-time winners Barcelona go to Barbastro on Sunday.

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