Antoine Griezmann's tenth goal for Atlético de Madrid this season was enough for the “Colchoneros” to win their visit to Deportivo de La Coruña. On Tuesday night – in a duel for the “eighth” of the Cup – Simeone's team dominated, but only reversed the score in the 61st minute, thanks to a direct free kick taken excellently by captain Griezmann. Thus, Atlético de Madrid was the first team to reach the “quarters”, aiming to win a trophy that they have not achieved since 2013. Griezmann brought the ruler and square to Riazor 📐#sporttvportugal #FUTEBOLnaSPORTTV #TaçadoRei #DeportivoLaCoruña #AtleticodeMadrid pic.twitter.com/7GESMnNpVU — sport tv (@sporttvportugal) January 13, 2026 Also on Tuesday night, Ath. Bilbao struggled to get the better of their visit to Cultural Leonesa, from the second division (4-3 after extra time). In a first half with six goals, the hosts were always at an advantage – goals from forwards Calero (16 and 27m) and Sobrino (41m, penalty) – but received a response from the Basques, who scored through striker Guruzeta (26 and 38m) and midfielder Sancet (45+3m). In the second half, Ath. Bilbao were reduced in the 56th minute, due to the expulsion of central defender Aitor Paredes, which prevented the visitors from completing the turnaround. In extra time, the hosts saw a goal disallowed at 95m for offside, while Bilbao made it 4-3 at 104m. Midfielder Unai Gómez was responsible for taking the penalty that guaranteed the triumph. 🔚 QUARTERFINALS! 🏆 Athletic, with one less player since the 56th minute, came back on the scoreboard up to three times and won a chaotic tie in extra time. #CulturalLeonesaAthletic #AthleticClub 🦁 pic.twitter.com/Up6SPan2rK — Athletic Club (@AthleticClub) January 13, 2026 Finally, Gonçalo Guedes' Real Sociedad – launched in the 74th minute – won at home, against Osasuna (2-2, 4-3 after penalties). The Basques reached the break at a disadvantage (2-0), hurt by defender Moncayola's goal – in the fourth minute – and captain Oyarzabal's own goal (17 minutes). In the complementary stage, midfielder Turrientes (75m) and central defender Zubeldia (90+2m) restored equality. Faced with this situation, Real Sociedad bet on a comeback in extra time, but goalkeeper Aitor Fernández blocked several shots and the penalty taken by Oyarzabal at 105+2m. In the penalty shoot-out, Oyarzabal redeemed himself, Gonçalo Guedes scored and goalkeeper Unai Marrero stopped two penalties, being decisive for Real Sociedad to advance to the “quarters” of the Cup.
