Atletico Madrid end 14-year jinx to win cup

Atletico Madrid beat city rivals Real Madrid for the first time in 14 years last night to win the Copa del Rey at the Bernabeu.

Atletico Madrid's midfielder and captain Gabi holds the trophy. Picture: AFP/Getty

In a dramatic match the underdogs won 2-1 after extra time. Cristiano Ronaldo, who was shown a straight red card near the end of the game, headed Real ahead in the 14th minute before Atletico forward Diego Costa levelled ten minutes before half-time.

Miranda nodded in a Koke cross in the ninth minute of extra-time to deny Real a 19th cup triumph and their frustration was compounded as coach Jose Mourinho was sent from the bench for protesting a decision in the second half of regular time.

The match descended into chaos near the end with Ronaldo sent off after clashing with Atletico captain Gabi, prompting a mass brawl on the sidelines. Gabi, pictured lifting the trophy, was also sent off in the dying seconds after a second yellow.