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Atletico win Copa del Rey

The Atletico fans were up for it beforehand. Credit: PA

Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho were sent off as Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid in extra-time at the Bernabeu to overcome their local rivals for the first time in 14 years and lift the Copa del Rey.

Miranda's header in the 99th minute won it for Atletico. Ronaldo's header gave Madrid the lead after 14 minutes, but Diego Costa levelled 10 minutes before half-time.

It was a bad night for Cristiano Ronaldo. Credit: PA

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Metzelder to quit at the end of the season

Schalke defender Christoph Metzelder has confirmed he will retire at the end of the season.

The 32-year-old former Germany international will hang up his boots after Saturday's trip to Freiburg.

"I am just being honest with myself and I feel that I am no longer physically able to play consistently at this level," he said.

"And after 13 years, the fire inside me, which is necessary for this job, has burnt out."

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Alonso keen on Madrid stay

Of course I'm going to be here next season," Alonso was quoted as saying by Marca following Madrid's eventful win over Malaga last night.

It's important to maintain good feelings, with an important match coming up next week.

We prepared for this match (against Malaga) with the same seriousness as always and with the desire to do well.

We're mentally prepared for the cup final, it will be a tough match. It's a clear objective, one we can achieve this year and nothing else can distract us. We all have to pull in the same direction.

– Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso
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