February 5, 2026, was bittersweet for Madrid sports, with Atletico Madrid shining and a painful day for Real Madrid's football and basketball teams.
Atletico Secures Semifinal Spot with a Display
Atletico Madrid made the big news of the day by thrashing Real Betis 5-0 at the Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville, securing their place in the semifinals of the Copa del Rey. The colchoneros delivered a brilliant performance with goals from Hancko, Simeone, Lookman, Griezmann, and Almada, demonstrating their superiority over Manuel Pellegrini's team. The thrashing cements Atleti as one of the favourites for the cup title and keeps alive the rojiblanco club's hopes of winning their first trophy under Simeone's management this season.
The Rojiblancas Also Shine in the Copa de la Reina
Atletico Madrid Femenino also celebrated their qualification for the semifinals after defeating Athletic Club 4-1 in Alcalá de Henares. Amaiur scored a brace, while Jensen and Fiamma completed the rout that allows the colchoneras to enter the top four of the competition for the fourth consecutive year. This victory marks the first success of the "José Herrera Era" at the helm of the women's Atletico bench.
Double Blow for Real Madrid
In contrast to the colchonero success, Real Madrid experienced a day to forget on multiple fronts. The women's team was eliminated from the Copa de la Reina after losing 0-4 to Barcelona at the Alfredo Di Stéfano stadium, marking their third consecutive defeat to the azulgranas this season. To make matters worse, Real Madrid basketball suffered their third consecutive defeat in the Euroleague, falling 93-85 to Dubai BC, confirming a worrying form in the European competition. The whites lost control in the final quarter after leading by seven points at halftime, highlighting concentration issues in crucial moments.
Madrid Prepares for Elite Athletics
As a positive note for the capital, on February 6, the Municipal Sports Centre Gallur will host the fourth event of the World Indoor Tour Gold Madrid 2026, where European, world, and Olympic medallists will compete. The event will start at 18:45 with 60, 1,000, and 3,000 meters, 60-meter hurdles, and shot put events for both men and women.
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