Fernando Torres made a winning return to Atletico Madrid as his side beat Real Madrid 2-0 in the first leg of their last-16 tie in the Copa ...
Fernando Torres made a winning return to Atletico Madrid as his side beat Real Madrid 2-0 in the first leg of their last-16 tie in the Copa del Rey.
A crowd of 46,800 watched as the former Liverpool and Chelsea striker returned to the club where he began his career.
A penalty from Atletico's Raul Garcia, after he had been fouled, and Jose Maria Gimenez's header sealed the win.
But Torres was quiet and was replaced after 59 minutes as the Spanish champions beat the European champions.
His his second debut did not match the hype as he often found himself chasing balls close to the touchline or in an offside position.
Indeed, Atletico's opening goal - from Garcia's well-taken penalty after he had been fouled by Sergio Ramos - was their first shot on target and came just one minute before Torres was replaced by Koke.
In a game of few chances, Real's Sergio Ramos had a header saved in the opening minute and Gareth Bale had a headed effort disallowed for offside.
Atletico doubled their lead in the 76th minute as Gimenez headed in a corner.
They now play Barcelona in La Liga on Sunday, before the second leg at Real's Bernabeu on 15 January.
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