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Atletico Madrid won: Elche 0-4 Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey (Round 1/8) on Wed, 15 Jan 2025 at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, Elche. Atletico Madrid goals: Alexander Sørloth 8', Alexander Sørloth 29' (pen), Rodrigo Riquelme 61', Julián Álvarez 75'. Sent off: Nicolás Fernández (50'). Expected goals: 0.51-1.74. Possession: 53-47. Player of the match: Alexander Sørloth (8.5).
Atletico Madrid ran riot against Elche 4-0 away from home at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero on Wednesday 15 January in Copa del Rey.
Alexander Sørloth put Atletico Madrid ahead on 8' (0-1), added another from the penalty spot on 29' (0-2), Rodrigo Riquelme made it 0-3 on 61' and Julián Álvarez made it 0-4 on 75'.
Nicolás Fernández (Elche) was sent off on 50'.
Elche had 53% of the ball, shots were 10-14 (4-11 on target) and expected goals finished 0.51-1.74. Atletico Madrid were the better side on chances, too.
Alexander Sørloth (Atletico Madrid) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 26,405. Referee: Guillermo Cuadra Fernández.
| Elche | Atletico Madrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 53 | 47 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.51 | 1.74 |
| Total shots | 10 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 11 |
| Touches in opposition box | 16 | 23 |
| Big chances | 0 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 479 (89%) | 427 (91%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 5 | 9 |
| Total shots | 10 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 11 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 7 |
Elche (4-4-2): Miguel San Román, John Donald, Bambo Diaby, Pedro Bigas, José Salinas, Nicolás Fernández, Gerard Hernandez, Rodrigo Mendoza, Elbasan Rashani, Sory Kaba, Agustin Alvarez
Atletico Madrid (5-4-1): Juan Musso, Robin Le Normand, Axel Witsel, César Azpilicueta, Marcos Llorente, Rodrigo Riquelme, Ángel Correa, Conor Gallagher, Koke, Samuel Dias Lino, Alexander Sørloth
16 league meetings since 2000: Elche 4, draws 1, Atletico Madrid 11.
Atletico Madrid won, 0-4 (Copa del Rey) on Wed, 15 Jan 2025.
Wed, 15 Jan 2025, 20:30 UTC at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, Elche, Copa del Rey.
In 16 league meetings since 2000: Elche 4 wins, 1 draws, Atletico Madrid 11 wins (goals 13-29).