Atleti eliminate Lleida and qualify for the Copa del Rey quarter-finals
Atleti beat Lleida 3-0 (7-0) to qualify for the next round of the Copa del Rey.
Atlético de Madrid beat Lleida Esportiu 3-0 (7-0 on aggregate) in the Wanda Metropolitano to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey.
In the first 45 minutes, Atleti dominated the ball and had several chances to score. However, Lleida's goalkeeper Diego Rivas made several great saves.
Yannick Carrasco, Kevin Gameiro and Vitolo scored our goals, all in the second half. Vitolo's goal in the 81st minute was his first goal for Atlético de Madrid.
The draw to determine our rival in the quarter-finals will be on Friday.
Atlético de Madrid 3-0 Lleida Esportiu
Atlético de Madrid: Moyá; Juanfran, Savic, Lucas (Montoro, 46’), Sergi; Augusto, Gabi, Carrasco (Correa, 62’), Vitolo; Fernando Torres and Diego Costa (Gameiro, 62’).
Lleida: Diego Rivas; Aitor Núñez (Valiente, 32’), Andriu, Eneko, Musa; Javi López (Martínez, 56’), Manu Molina, Musta, Huertas (Cheng, 77’); Jorge Félix and Nierga.