Half-Time Report: Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid share goalless first half in Copa del Rey

Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid have played out a goalless first half in their last-16 Copa del Rey clash this evening, as Fernando Torres makes his returning debut for Diego Simeone's side.

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Real should have taken the lead after only two minutes as Sergio Ramos rose highest to meet a cross from James Rodriguez, only for Atletico stopper Jan Oblak to make a standout save from close range.

The visitors had a goal disallowed in the 14th minute when Gareth Bale reacted quickest to turn home from a Rodriguez free kick, before seeing the official raise his flag against the Welshman.

Atletico almost had a great chance to grab a first-half lead when Raphael Varane produced a loose header to put Antoine Griezmann in, but the centre-back managed to pull off a last-ditch tackle to win the ball back.