In an intense Copa del Rey match held on 18 January 2024, Atletico Madrid came out victorious against their arch-rival, Real Madrid, with a 2-1 scoreline. High-quality play coupled with critical decisions at fundamental moments played pivotal roles in defining the outcome of the match.

Atletico Madrid opened the scoreline during the first half at 38th minute mark, however, Real Madrid quickly equalized just before the end of the first half at the 45th minute. Early in the second half, Atletico Madrid managed to score once more leading 2-1 against Real Madrid – a lead they maintained till the end.

The match was characterized by tighter defensive play from the home side, which was evident through fewer corner kicks being conceded. Interestingly, despite not earning a single corner kick, Atletico Madrid demonstrated efficiency in front of the goal by converting two goals from lesser opportunities. The home team was called offsides twice which suggests a more forward, aggressive approach in their offense. Atletico's defensive play was also robust, committing 13 fouls throughout the match compared to Real's 7, indicating a more physical style of play.

In contrast, despite having 5 corner kicks and being called offsides only once, Real Madrid found it difficult to break through Atletico's defense and only managed a single goal. This is indicative of Real Madrid's inability to capitalize on possession and their opportunities.

Both teams were quite disciplined when it came to serious infringements, with neither team receiving any red cards. However, it was a relatively intense match with a total of 5 yellow cards given, 3 for Real Madrid and 2 for Atletico Madrid. The timing of these could have had an impact on the match dynamics, especially with two yellow cards given in quick succession in the second half, one for each side.

In this particular match, Atletico Madrid's defensive strength in terms of conceding fewer corner kicks, their overall physical play, and ability to convert limited opportunities into goals seemed to be key factors in their win over Real Madrid. Conversely, Real Madrid's inability to capitalize on their corner kick opportunities or significantly penetrate the opponent's defense played a role in their defeat. The statistics and events clearly indicate a well-deserved victory for Atletico Madrid over Real Madrid in this Copa del Rey competition.

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