Atlético wins the Cup and Cristiano ends up expelled
Cristiano only knew what it was like to win against Atlético. Eight games, although without participating in two of them, and all closed with victory. Until on May 17, 2013, the mattress team finally shelved their blockade against their greatest rival and did so in an entire Copa del Rey final at the Santiago Bernabéu. Cristiano rose from a corner to put Real Madrid ahead in what seemed like another day at the office for the Portuguese. However, when Atlético’s hopes could fade after 13 years in a row without winning the derby, Simeone’s team was able to turn the score around and lift the title. Diego Costa still equalized in the first half, Madrid concentrated chances without scoring and Atlético grew in extra time, until Miranda made the final 1-2. Frustration took hold of Cristiano, who, in the last moments, after receiving a foul from Gabi, hit him in the face with his boot and saw a direct red card.