Elche 0-0 (1-2 AET) Real Madrid: Carlo Ancelotti’s 10-man side fight back in Copa del Rey
Elche 0-0 (1-2 AET) Real Madrid: Carlo Ancelotti’s 10-man side podium thrilling extra-time fight as Isco and Eden Hazard shoot Los Blancos to the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey
- Real Madrid enter Copa del Rey clash fresh from their Spanish Super Cup victory
- Los Blancos were frustrated and the lack of Karim Benzema up front hurt them
- Elche had three clear chances in the first half, but lost none
- The match went to extra time and Real were dealt a blow with the red card from Marcelo
- Elche then scored, but Isco and Eden Hazard struck back and deserved the win
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Isco and Eden Hazard have rescued Real Madrid after it looked like they were heading for a shocking exit from the Copa del Rey.
The 90 minutes ended 0-0 and the drama started in extra time with Marcelo fired and Elche in the lead.
But Carlo Ancelotti’s men fought back admirably and goals from Isco and Hazard saw them reach the quarter-finals…
More to follow…
Isco (left) brought Real Madrid back to par after falling behind in extra time
Eden Hazard showed a rare glimpse of his class in a Real shirt with the winning goal
A red card shown to Marcelo put the favorites away from home under enormous pressure
Eden Hazard condemned hosts for beating late and retired from penalties
Elche thought they were on course for a famous win after Gonzalo Verdu broke the deadlock
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