Real secure semi spot

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Real Madrid booked their place in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey with a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid.

Ronaldo strike seals 4-1 aggregate success over Atletico

Real Madrid booked their place in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey with a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid at the Vicente Calderon. Leading their capital rivals 3-1 from last week's first leg, Real produced an assured performance to clinch a 4-1 aggregate success. Atletico needed to make a fast start and almost reduced their arrears when Iker Casillas' clearance was charged down by Jose Antonio Reyes, but the ball ricocheted to safety. Cristiano Ronaldo then fired home the only goal of the night on 23 minutes, supplying a close-range finish to Sergio Ramos' deflected low cross. Left with a huge mountain to climb to get back into the tie, Atletico lacked any inspiration for the remainder of the match as Real coasted through to the final whistle to set up a showdown against holders Sevilla in the last four. Barcelona will face Almeria in the other semi-final after both sides sealed their progression on Wednesday evening.
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