Los Blancos came back from being two goals down at the end of the first half to win 3-2 at El Madrigal. Etienne Capoue handed the hosts the lead in the fourth minute before Samuel Chukwueze doubled it in the 42nd minute.
However, the 19-time Copa del Rey winners bounced back brilliantly in the second half. Goals from Vinicius Jr., Eder Militao, and Dani Ceballos secured the win for Los Blancos.
After the game, Real Madrid manager Ancelotti explained what they did wrong in the first half and what he said to them during halftime.
Ancelotti praised his side’s reaction in the second half and pointed out how Real Madrid never abandoned hope.
The Italian praised his team’s personality for forcing an unexpected comeback.
Real Madrid agree on contract extension with club legend
As per Foot Mercato, Los Blancos have agreed upon a contract extension with veteran striker Karim Benzema.
The Frenchman has been one of the most important members of the club since joining from Olympique Lyon in 2009. He has scored 334 goals and provided 160 assists in 622 games for the Spanish giants.
Benzema’s contract with Real Madrid expires in the summer and it appears he has already signed an extension, which will be made official soon.
This season, the Frenchman has scored 11 goals in 17 games across competitions.
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