Atletico Madrid suffer shock defeat to third-tier side
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Atletico Madrid are currently third in Spain's top-flight La Liga division
La Liga giants Atletico Madrid suffered a shock exit in the Copa del Rey, losing to third-tier side Cultural Leonesa in extra-time.
Sergio Benito's volley made it 2-1 to the hosts after team-mate Julen Castaneda had cancelled out Atletico striker Angel Correa's opener.
It is the first time since 2011 that Atletico have lost to a side from a lower division in the competition.
Atletico Madrid's B team currently play in the same tier as Cultural Leonesa.
Diego Simeone's side, whose last defeat against lower-ranked opposition was against Albacete in the final game before the manager's arrival, currently sit third in the La Liga table.
It is their third defeat in a row - they lost to Eibar in the league on Saturday, having lost 4-1 on penalties to Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final the previous Sunday.
On Wednesday, former Atletico striker Antoine Griezmann scored two late goals as Barcelona avoided a shock defeat against third tier UD Ibiza.
Cultural Leonesa find out their opponents in the last 16 when the draw is made on Friday (12:00 GMT).