Madrid, Jan. 17 -- Antoine Griezmann's late goal couldn't save Atletico Madrid as its defense faltered in a surprising elimination to Girona in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday.

Real Madrid and Sevilla lost their matches but both had big first-leg leads and advanced to the tournament's quarterfinals.

Atletico's usually stout defense struggled in a 3-3 draw and allowed an 88th-minute equalizer that kept Diego Simeone's team from reaching the last eight for the first time since the coach took over in 2012. It was the first time Atletico conceded three goals at home since it moved to Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in 2017.

Griezmann came off the bench to score an 84th-minute goal that looked set to send Atletico to the quarte...