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During the main part of the game, Casemiro had the most real opportunity to stand out. Madrid's "Real" midfielder attempted a dangerous shot from outside the penalty area, but "Elche" goalkeeper Axel Werner played fantastically and saved his team. At the beginning of extra time, "Elche" had their own chance to take the lead. Gerard Gumbau executed a penalty kick perfectly, but this time his goal was brilliantly saved by Andriy Lunin. In the 102nd minute, "Royal" club defender Marcelo was sent off the field for a last-ditch foul and Ancelotti's players were left to play with ten men. However, Real's troubles did not end there. In the 104th minute, "Elche" defender Gonzalo Verdu sent the ball into the right corner of the goal with a great shot, and the score unexpectedly became 1:0. Nevertheless, even with ten men, Ancelotti's players managed to equalize the score. In the 108th minute, Isco altered the trajectory of his teammate's shot and confused the goalkeeper, resulting in the ball ending up in the goal. In the 116th minute, "Real" took the lead. Eden Hazard demonstrated great individual skill and beat the opponents' goalkeeper, crushing the opponents' hopes of causing a sensation. After such a hard-fought victory, "Real" advances to the quarterfinals of the Spanish Cup.
