Real Madrid battled back from a goal down to settle the Madrid derby and sealed a Copa del Rey semifinal berth.
Rodrygo’s brilliant solo goal levelled the scores before Benzema and Vinicius netted in extra time to help Los Blancos crossed the finishing line.
Atletico’s recent struggles was a thing of the past as they produced a professional display in the first instalment of the game.
Both sides were too cautious in their approach but the visitors took a bit more risk and it paid off in the first half when Alvaro Morata completed a well worked move to get the breakthrough for Atletico after 19 minutes.
Real Madrid stamped their authority and took absolute dominance after the resumption despite lacking the cutting edge in the vital moments until a moment of magic from Rodrygo — the substitute took on four defenders before slotting home magnificently to equalise for the hosts.
The defining moment came after Diego Simeone’s side were reduced to 10 men — Stefan Savic received two quick yellow cards in extra time and was sent off. It did not take long before Benzema shoot Real ahead after Vinicius failed the initial attempt.
The Brazilian however made it up when he scored his own solo goal in the 121st minute to round off an emphatic victory for Carlo Ancelotti’s side and book a semifinal spot.