MADRID, Feb. 14 (Xinhuanet) -- Real Madrid failed to come back in spite of a 4-0 victory over Real Zaragoza at Bernabeu in the return leg of their King's Cup semifinal on Tuesday.

    Real, who were crushed 6-1 in last week's first leg, gave Zaragoza an almighty scare as they raced into a 3-0 lead inside the first 10 minutes courtesy of quick-fire goals from Brazilian trio Cicinho, Robinho and Ronaldo.

Real Madrid's David Beckham reacts during his Kings' Cup semifinal second leg soccer match against Zaragoza at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid Feb. 14. (Reuters)

    Roberto Carlos made it 4-0 just after the hour with a trade mark rocket shot to set up a grandstand finish and Zaragoza looked as though they were about to fold as they struggled to stem the tide of Real attacks.

    But despite a nerve-riddled performance in the final half hour the visitors managed to hang on to their narrow lead and claim a 6-5 aggregate victory that earned them a place in their third Cup final in six seasons.

    Real, who have not won a major trophy since June 2003, had set their sights on winning the Cup this season, but in the end fell just short of achieving their objective. Enditem