Jan 13 (Reuters) - Antoine Griezmann's sublime ‌second-half free kick earned Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win at second-tier Deportivo ‌La Coruna on Tuesday, securing their spot in the Copa del Rey ‌quarter-finals.

Coming off a frustrating start to 2026 with a disappointing 1-1 draw in LaLiga against Real Sociedad and a 2-1 loss in the Spanish Super Cup to bitter rivals Real Madrid, Diego Simeone fielded a ‍near full-strength side at the Riazor Stadium, with only ‍goalkeeper Jan Oblak rested among regular ‌starters.