Madrid derby headlines thrilling on Thursday’s Spain newspapers

The Madrid derby topped the headlines of the Spanish newspapers issued this morning, Thursday, as the Real Madrid team hosts its counterpart, Atletico Madrid, as the two teams meet at Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu tonight in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals, an encounter that takes place following a series of recent flashpoints between the clubs."AS" newspaper's main headline captured the title "Cockfighting", explaining, "The French Benzema and Griezmann lead Madrid and Atletico in an intense derby match.""In an all-or-nothing match, they may go to extra time," the newspaper added. Ancelotti: "We must protect Vinicius."
Marca newspaper headlines: "It is not a derby, it is a final: there is no going back." Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid is looking for a place in the semi-finals, immersed in different dynamics.
MARCA continued: "The white Blanco arrived with less comfort, while for the Rojiblancos, they see it as an opportunity to salvage the club."