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This Thursday, Real Madrid qualified through the back door in the Copa del Rey against Celta de Vigo (5-2, after extra time). At the end of a lively match and after extra time which largely turned to their advantage, the Merengues snatched their ticket not without difficulty for the quarter-finals of the competition. In addition to their difficulties in the game, the Madrilenians were also criticized for contentious refereeing decisions which turned out in their favor.
Just before Kylian Mbappé opened the score, Andriy Lunin made an exit which could have been punished by a penalty at the feet of Williot Swedberg. A situation that has caused a stir in Spain. At a press conference, Diego Simeone was also questioned about this incident of play. The Atlético de Madrid coach took the opportunity to address a little dig at his Madrid neighbors: “I didn't see yesterday's match. I was told of episodes that happened as they have for a hundred years. I don't know what surprises you…»
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