Atlético Madrid Advances in Copa del Rey

Julián Álvarez scored twice to secure Atlético Madrid's 2-0 victory against sixth-division Unió Esportiva Vic in the Copa del Rey, helping the team advance to the second round. After a challenging match on a soaked artificial pitch, Álvarez entered as a substitute and converted a penalty in the 81st minute before sealing the win with a second goal in the 89th minute. This performance marked Álvarez's first brace for Atlético, bringing his season tally to six goals and one assist in 15 appearances. Meanwhile, the tournament faced disruptions as seven matches scheduled in Valencia were postponed due to severe floods that have claimed at least 158 lives. Atlético joins other La Liga teams like Girona and Villarreal in the next round, while the postponed matches are being rescheduled amidst ongoing safety concerns.