Copa Del Rey 2016/17: Celta Vigo 2-2 (4-3 agg) Real Madrid, 5 Talking Points

VIGO, SPAIN - JANUARY 25: Danilo of Real Madrid reacts after Daniel Wass of Celta de Vigo scores a goal during the Copa del Rey quarter-final second leg match between Real Club Celta de Vigo and Real Madrid Club de Futbol at Municipal de Balaidos stadium on January 25, 2017 in Vigo, Spain. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)
Real Madrid bowed out of Copa Del Rey courtesy of a spirited Celta Vigo performance

#3 Celta Vigo will have their eyes on the coveted cup

VIGO, SPAIN - JANUARY 25: John Guidetti of Celta de Vigo celebrates after scores a goal during the Copa del Rey quarter-final second leg match between Real Club Celta de Vigo and Real Madrid Club de Futbol at Municipal de Balaidos stadium on January 25, 2017 in Vigo, Spain. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)
John Guidetti celebrates after the hosts went ahead

If the Sky Blues draw Alaves in the semifinals, then the road to the grand finale won't be just a dream for the hard working Celta Vigo team. They are now just two legs away from reaching a historic Copa del Rey final with the side beating one of the best Real Madrid sides in recent seasons, over two legs. Celta Vigo manager Eduardo Berizzo has prioritised cup games over the league games, which is a surprise from the first division side.

In the last league game that happened on Sunday, Celta made eight changes in a 1-0 win over Real Sociedad. This decision paid off last night as Celta made full use of a rested first team to stand toe to toe with Real and cause a big upset.

Atletico Madrid and most probably, FC Barcelona, are alive in the competition, but Celta Vigo still have a real chance to win the Copa Del Rey.

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