Cultural Leonesa's Julen Castaneda scores a goal during the Copa del Rey football match between Cultural Leonesa and Club Atletico de Madrid at the Reino de Leon stadium in Leon, on Jan 23, 2020. (CESAR MANSO / AFP)

MADRID - Atletico Madrid suffered an early exit at the Copa del Rey on Thursday with a 2-1 defeat in extra-time to third division side Cultural Leonesa.

Atletico Madrid, who are third in La Liga and are looking forward to a Champions League clash next month against Liverpool

Atletico, who are third in La Liga and are looking forward to a Champions League clash next month against Liverpool, were one of four top-flight sides dumped out of the tournament on Thursday at the last 32 stage.

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Argentine striker Angel Correa put them in front in the 62nd minute before Leonesa levelled seven minutes from the end through Julen Castaeda.

Sergio Benito then delievered the winner for the hosts in the second period of extra-time.

Eibar, Real Betis and Celta Vigo were also eliminated from the Copa del Rey on Thursday.