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Where to watch the Copa del Rey game between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, plus kick-off time and team news.

Real Madrid will be without Eden Hazard, Daniel Carvajal, Lucas Vasquez and Aurelien Tchouameni. They put in a clinical show against Real Valladolid last weekend to emerge 3-0 winners with both strikers, Morata and Griezmann, finding the net. Los Blancos sealed their place in the quarter-finals courtesy of a thrilling comeback against Villarreal from two goals down to win 3-2. Atletico, meanwhile, will be vying for revenge for their loss earlier this season in La Liga. Carlo Ancelotti's troops have struggled to keep clean sheets this season but their performance against Athletic Club over the weekend, when they shut out the Basque team, will boost their confidence before taking on the likes of Antoine Griezmann and Alvaro Morata. Hence, this tournament remains their only realistic hope of getting silverware.

In response to the disgusting acts from Atletico Madrid's Ultras today, Real Madrid released an official statement to defend Vinicius Jr and express their ...

In response to the disgusting acts from Atletico Madrid’s Ultras today, Real Madrid released an official statement to defend Vinicius Jr and express their strong disapproval against racism, hatred, and xenophobia.— Managing Madrid (@managingmadrid) [Atletico Madrid](https://www.intothecalderon.com)’s Ultras today, [Real Madrid](https://www.managingmadrid.com) released an official statement to defend Vinicius Jr and express their strong disapproval against racism, hatred, and xenophobia. Real Madrid CF would like to thank the support and expressions of affection received after the unfortunate and disgusting act of racism, xenophobia and hatred against our player Vinicius.

Here, The Athletic explains the context and evolving animosity behind the Madrid derby. Vinicius Junior, victim of racist abuse. Before Atletico and Real met ...

Atletico’s position on the matter was reflected in a statement that read: “We will not collaborate in this attempt of mockery”. The defender was angered by chants against some of his team-mates but his own past as a Real youth teamer added extra spice to the situation. Victory was made even sweeter for Atletico fans when Gabi received the Copa del Rey trophy from Spain’s King Juan Carlos — a Real Madrid supporter. Of Atletico’s five former Real players, only two are likely to start the Copa del Rey quarter-final at the Bernabeu tonight — Morata and Hermoso. Whether that was ever likely or not, their Frente Atletico ultras felt the risk enough to show a ‘CR7 Not Welcome’ banner during a pre-season friendly in July. 2022: Courtois causes outrage among Atletico fans by saying that he is on the “right side of history” before winning the Champions League final with Real against Liverpool. The club also said a letter was sent to Courtois, giving him the chance to apologise. His first match away to Atletico as a Real player came in February 2019. We hope that the authorities succeed in clarifying what happened and that justice helps to banish this type of behaviour.” After the match — which Madrid won 1-0 — a reception was held for Carlo Ancelotti’s side at Madrid’s City Hall. Meanwhile, Atletico midfielder [Koke](https://theathletic.com/football/player/koke-SFtD7PVUn9yAvsFX/) seemed to only add fuel to the fire. Hanging off a bridge by its neck was a mannequin dressed to resemble the Brazilian, with his number 20 shirt.

Real Madrid host Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey on Thursday; Vinicius Junior was racially abused during the derby at Atletico in September; effigy of ...

We hope that the authorities succeed in clarifying what happened and that justice helps to banish this type of behaviour." Intolerance and violence have no place in our sport. Our condemnation of any act that attacks the dignity of persons or institutions is categorical and unreserved.

Real Madrid slammed the Atletico Madrid fans who hung a mannequin of Vinicius Jr, dubbing the act a "violation of fundamental rights and dignity".

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Vinicius has been a victim of racial abuse from Atleti fans before, when the two teams clashed at the Wanda Metropolitano in September. These attacks like the ones our player now suffers, or those that any athlete can suffer, cannot have a place in a society like ours. Both La Liga and Atletico Madrid have spoken out to condemn the actions of the supporters in question ahead of the two clubs' Copa del Rey quarter-final clash.

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In 2018, he joined Atletico Madrid for two years, playing just two games. Atletico Madrid legend Jose Garcia Calvo actually started out at Real Madrid's academy before making 16 appearances for their senior team in the 1996-97 season. Two years later, in the summer of 2022, Spurs loaned him to Atletico Madrid until the end of the 2022-23 season. After scoring 13 goals in 40 appearances for Real, the forward joined Atletico Madrid and played for them for one season. Left-back Miguel Soler joined Barcelona in 1988 and made 76 appearances for them before joining Atletico Madrid in 1991. The striker was then signed by Real Madrid where he made 36 appearances and scored 13 goals in four years. Juan Esnaider was one of those Real Madrid youngsters who often appeared for the first team whilst also playing for their B team between 1991 and 1993. Joaquin Parra joined Atletico in 1987 after making 221 appearances for Real Betis. The winger played just one season at senior level with Atletico and signed Real Madrid in 1987, where he went on to make over 100 appearances. He joined Real Madrid in 1929 and played there until 1931, scoring four goals in 16 games. At Real Madrid, the defender made 163 appearances between 1952 and 1960. Two-time La Liga winner with Real Madrid, Luis Olaso started out at Atletico Madrid and made 13 appearances between 1919 and 1929.

MADRID: A dummy dressed in a Vinicius Junior shirt was hung from a bridge near Real Madrid's training ground ahead of the Copa del Rey quarter-final clash ...

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Atletico Madrid supporters have targeted Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior with racial abuse ahead of Thursday's Copa del Rey meeting between the two rivals.

The rivalry between the two clubs is the greatest, but so is respect. "La Liga strongly condemns acts of hatred and intimidation against Vinicius Junior," the statement said. "No individual, whatever their intentions or colors, can tarnish the coexistence between different supporters. "The rivalry between the two clubs is the greatest, but so is respect," read the statement. Atletico issued an official statement condemning the behavior, saying " Atletico Madrid supporters have targeted Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior with racial abuse ahead of Thursday's Copa del Rey meeting between the two rivals.

Welcome to our live coverage of today's Copa del Rey quarter-final match between neighbours Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.The two sides met in La Liga at ...

Footage filmed outside the stadium showed fans chanting “Vinicius is a monkey”. The banner read: “Madrid hates Real”. In fact, De La Vibora said goodbye to his teammates at RSC International — Real Madrid C from next season — early this week. Merida AD went all out for De la Víbora as a reinforcement to continue consolidating their exciting project. De La Vibora, 20, will spent the rest of the season for Merida AD in the Primera Division RFEF - Group 1. (Photo: Getty Images)

Spanish national police have opened an investigation "for a possible hate crime," after an effigy of Real Madrid star Vinícius Junior was hanged from a ...

“Those are dances to celebrate the cultural diversity of the world. “But my desire to win, my smile and the sparkle in my eyes are much bigger than that. The happiness of a victorious Black Brazilian in Europe bothers much more. I’m not going to stop.” “They belong to Ronaldinho, Neymar, [Lucas] Paquetá, [Antoine] Griezmann, João Félix, Matheus Cunha … “We do not know who the author or authors of this despicable act are, but their anonymity does not help them avoid responsibility. “The rivalry between the two clubs is maximum, but the respect is as well. ET), but when they arrived, the banner reading “Madrid hates Real” was no longer hanging there, the press office said. 20 on the back – was shown hanging from a bridge near Real Madrid’s training ground along with a banner which read: “Madrid hates Real.” But none of that started yesterday. I was a victim of a xenophobic and racist comment. No individual, whatever their intentions or their colors, can mar the coexistence between the two fanbases.

Real Madrid are set to pay homage to Vincius Junior this evening ahead of the Madrid derby, in a bid to show their full support for the Brazilian.

[Marca](https://www.marca.com/radio/2023/01/26/63d27bfbe2704e6f658b45a6.html), the Santiago Bernabeu will applaud Vinicius in minute 20 (his shirt number), as a way of showing their support for their star winger. [communication](https://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2023/01/26/official-announcement). [hung a mannequin](https://www.football-espana.net/2023/01/26/atletico-madrid-fans-shock-spain-by-hanging-vinicius-mannequin-from-road-bridge) with a Vinicius shirt on.

Real head coach Carlo Ancelotti wants Garcia but the final decision on the transfer was not made by the Italian, with the club's board having the final say.

Ancelotti admitted Real were looking at bringing Garcia back on Wednesday, commenting: “The squad has been finalised until June. Rayo, meanwhile, have told The Athletic they have not yet been informed of Garcia’s clause being activated. [Rayo Vallecano](https://theathletic.com/football/team/rayo-vallecano/) until the end of the season.

WHAT HAPPENED? The Rayo Vallecano left-back is expected to make a return to the Santiago Bernabeu after leaving the club in 2020. Real Madrid maintained 50% ...

Although the French left-back is a regular for Carlo Ancelotti, he reportedly isn't a favourite of the manager, and could exit soon if his playing time is reduced. The Rayo Vallecano left-back is expected to make a return to the Santiago Bernabeu after leaving the club in 2020. Real Madrid maintained 50% of his rights when they sold him three years ago, enabling them to now bring the player in for just €5 million, according to

Effigy of the winger hanged from a bridge near the club's training ground before Real's meeting with rival Atletico.

Our condemnation of any act that attacks the dignity of persons or institutions is categorical and unreserved,” Atletico said in a statement. Vinicius Jr issued a two-minute video statement at the time in response to what he called a “xenophobic and racist” insult, saying he “won’t stop dancing”. No individual, whatever their intentions or colours, can tarnish the coexistence between different supporters.

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