The final 16 stage of the 2024-25 Copa del Rey continued on Wednesday with 4 extra ties: Atletico Madrid, Getafe and Leganes have been all concerned in opposition to lower-league opposition, whereas Barcelona hosted Actual Betis in the one all-La Liga tie.
Elche 0-4 Atletico Madrid
It’s now 15 wins in a row throughout all competitions for Atletico Madrid, who have been far too good for Elche. Alexander Sorloth scored twice within the first half for Diego Simeone’s facet, earlier than Rodrigo Riquelme and Julian Alvarez added additional strikes within the second interval.
Pontevedra 0-1 Getafe
Alvaro Rodriguez was the hero and villain for Getafe of their tie, as he scored after two minutes earlier than being despatched off later within the first half. Diego Rico was additionally dismissed late on as Los Azulones ended the match with 9 males (and 16% possession), however regardless of this, they held on to succeed in the final eight.
Almeria 2-3 Leganes
Leganes secured a unbelievable victory over Segunda leaders Almeria of their final 16 tie. They took the lead early on courtesy of Adri Altimira, earlier than Luis Suarez and Lazaro had the hosts 2-1 forward. Nonetheless, the La Liga facet netted by Miguel de la Fuente and Diego Garcia to ultimately safe passage to the following spherical.