Atletico Madrid stun Real to win Spanish Cup

Atletico Madrid stun Real to win Spanish Cup
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Summary Atletico Madrid registered a 2-1 win over Real Madrid to win the Copa del Rey on Friday.

 

MADRID (AP) - Miranda s extra-time goal completed Atletico Madrid s dramatic 2-1 comeback win against Real Madrid to win the Copa del Rey on Friday, with Cristiano Ronaldo and coach Jose Mourinho being sent off for the losing team.

 

Ronaldo headed Madrid in front in the 14th minute, but Radamel Falcao set up Diego Costa to level for Atletico in the 35th.

 

After Madrid had gone close by hitting the goal frame three times, Atletico claimed its first win over Madrid in 14 years when Brazilian defender Miranda headed in Jorge "Koke" Resurrecion s cross in the eighth minute of extra time.

 

Mourinho was sent off for protesting in the 76th.

 

Ronaldo received a straight red card for kicking Gabi Fernandez in the face in the 114th, setting off a sideline scuffle between the benches.
 

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