Real Madrid mounted a stirring comeback, as they came from two goals down in the final 13 minutes of their Copa Del Rey Last 16 second leg encounter against Sevilla to draw 3-3, qualify for the quarter-finals of the competition and extend their incredible unbeaten run to 40.
Sevilla hosted Real Madrid for the second leg of the Copa Del Rey, hoping to overturn the 3-0 deficit from last week’s first leg. And Jorge Sampaoli’s side started on the front foot as Danilo’s own goal put them ahead in the 10th minute.
Marco Asensio then hit back for the visitors through a wonderful individual goal in the 47th minute to put any thoughts of a Sevilla progression to bed. Sevilla however, weren’t going down without a fight and established a two-goal lead through debutante Stevan Jovetic and Vicente Iborra.
But just when it looked like Real Madrid ‘s unbeaten run had ended Sergio Ramos gave them hope, thanks to a cheeky 83rd minute Panenka penalty. And with just a few more seconds to go in the match, Karim Benzema completed the comeback to send his team into a frenzy and keep the run alive.
Twitter was sent into a tizzy as the match ended, and here are the best tweets as Real Madrid set a new Spanish record of going 40 unbeaten.
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3-3: Through to the quarter-finals with record intact.? https://t.co/sE9yZ3zat4#HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/0xbKsvv8TB
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) January 12, 2017
In their last 8 games Real Madrid have come back from a losing position versus:
Barcelona
Deportivo
Kashima Antlers
SevillaNever gave up. pic.twitter.com/eN8IgZXfsF
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) January 12, 2017
40 GAMES UNBEATEN. #RealMadrid break Barcelona’s record! pic.twitter.com/1eZp9G1cVC
— KICK (@KICK) January 12, 2017
Real Madrid make history with 40-games unbeaten in all competitions!pic.twitter.com/z1P9PUyEEk
— Football Vines (@FootballVines) January 12, 2017
Real Madrid are now unbeaten in 40 consecutive games, a new Spanish record:
WWWWWDWWWWWWWWWWWDDDDWWWWWDWWWWWDDWWWWWW pic.twitter.com/1IrvrmGeDb
— Football Stuff (@FootbalIStuff) January 12, 2017
40 – Real Madrid have surpassed the best ever unbeaten run by a La Liga side in all competitions (30W 10D). Legend pic.twitter.com/Gj3hQYlxG7
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) January 12, 2017
Real Madrid set a Spanish record 4️⃣0️⃣games unbeaten. The top five undefeated streaks in Liga history ➡️ https://t.co/fcfPp43f1u. #UCL pic.twitter.com/3TSmOsZDGd
— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) January 12, 2017
Real Madrid have broken Barcelona’s record and are now unbeaten in 40 games.
Outstanding from Zizou. pic.twitter.com/IkJAWPgWNc
— TheODDSbible (@TheOddsBible) January 12, 2017
It has now been 281 days since Real Madrid last tasted defeat. pic.twitter.com/F8Cyl6e0Zv
— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) January 13, 2017
And this is what it meant!
Real Madrid have set a new Spanish record of 40 matches unbeaten.
Full story ➡️ https://t.co/yQ4rUqHSG5 pic.twitter.com/5obuzz6kRK
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) January 12, 2017
The Real Madrid fans on social media were ecstatic, as their team beat fierce rivals Barcelona’s previous Spanish record.
unbeaten streak remains!! 3-3
— Real Madrid Info (@RMadridInfo) January 12, 2017
Ramos: “Sevilla for better or worse will always be my home but right now I AM THE CAPTAIN OF REAL MADRID!”
— M•A•J (@UItraSuristic) January 12, 2017
Sergio Ramos will retire as Real Madrid’s greatest ever defender, not in terms of actual defending, but in terms of influence and legacy.
— Fenomenista (@Fenomenista) January 12, 2017
Benzema gives Real Madrid the Spanish record for games unbeaten at 40 in the 92nd minute! pic.twitter.com/AV2Z2JuI0T
— RMadridBabe Media (@RMadridBabe_) January 12, 2017
ZIDANE’S REAL MADRID IS THE FIRST SPANISH TEAM TO GO 40 GAMES UNBEATEN IN HISTORY! #HALAMADRID
— SB (@Realmadridplace) January 12, 2017
Real Madrid fans when they realise their unbeaten run is still alive pic.twitter.com/AJH94tzcpx
— Footy Humour (@FootyHumour) January 12, 2017
RT if you support REALMADRID and you are so so proud of this team
— Nadalchukwu (@Nadalchukwu) January 12, 2017
Zidane’s Real Madrid OFFICIALLY over take Barcelona as the club with the LONGEST undefeated streak in the HISTORY of all Spanish clubs.
— Real Madrid Stats (@RMadrid_Stats) January 12, 2017
REAL MADRID ARE NOW 40 GAMES UNBEATEN IN ALL COMPETITION – BEATING BARCELONA’S RECORD FOR THE BEST RUN IN SPANISH FOOTBALL HISTORY!!! pic.twitter.com/yRNWMoMgYM
— RMadridHome (@RMadridHome_) January 12, 2017
se escribe “Real Madrid” se pronuncia “40 Partidos Invictos”⚽⚽
— ⚽Igna Cabello⚽ (@igna_cabello) January 13, 2017
⚡️ “Real Madrid are now unbeaten in a record 40 games”
Gods amongst men, so unfair https://t.co/gaevPKUiNU
— Darkskin Divine ?? (@DashikiDev) January 13, 2017
Sergio Ramos has worked soo hard in keeping the Real Madrid winning streak.He’s a true Captain.??
— Tobi (@Blarkboyfly) January 12, 2017
Real Madrid breaking Barca’s unbeaten record, what a time to be alive
— Cm Punk (@Royreigns) January 13, 2017
40games unbeaten. New Spanish footballing record by Real Madrid ??
— ? B o n g z ? (@Biyelabongz) January 13, 2017
Soy muy feliz con cosas sencillas: mi moto, mis cosas por mi esfuerzo laboral y en especial hoy, los 40 partidos invicto del @realmadrid ???
— Christian (@Chris_Alan_) January 13, 2017
L’invincible Real Madrid efface le record du Barça des tablettes avec 40 matches sans défaite
https://t.co/Z2JLA3v5yH via @Eurosport_FR— Florian Vidal (@FlorianVidal3) January 13, 2017
Grande Zizou #RealMadrid pic.twitter.com/VEKPA1gPll
— Matej Stipić (@mtj_89) January 13, 2017
Hoooooooooooola, hoooooooooooola, hoooooooooooola, mis pequeños drugos…viernes de récord del Real Madrid de ZZ….⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️….????…☠☠…
— Maximilian (@jmblazquezh) January 13, 2017
If Sergio Ramos missed his next 128 penalties he would have the same penalty to goal ratio as Leonel Messi.?? pic.twitter.com/RQar2msiZH
— Grumpy Gareth (@Gareth_is_Grump) January 13, 2017
Sergio Ramos is a legend of the sport. Nothing but love.
— Hich ? (@HichJunior) January 13, 2017
A pk to make the angels flap their wings in applause! #SergioRamos https://t.co/EAKFz2pvLw
— Ray Hudson (@RayHudson) January 13, 2017