Copa del Rey tip: Atletico Madrid win again, Getafe 9 wins as Leganes secure comeback victory

The last 16 stage of the Copa del Rey 2024-25 continued on Wednesday with four more ties: Atletico Madrid, Getafe and Leganes were all involved against lower league opposition, while Barcelona hosted Real Betis in the only tie of the entire League.

Elche 0-4 Atletico Madrid

It is now 15 wins in a row in all competitions for Atletico Madridwho were too good for Elche. Alexander Sorloth scored twice in the first half for Diego Simeone's side, before Rodrigo Riquelme and Julian Alvarez added more strikes in the second period.

Pontevedra 0-1 Getafe

Alvaro Rodriguez was the hero and the villain for Getafe in his tie, as he scored after two minutes before being sent off later in the first half. Diego Rico was also dismissed late on, as Los Azulones finished the match with 9 men (and 16% possession), but despite this, they held on to reach the last eight.

Almeria 2-3 Leganes

Leganes secured a fantastic win over Segunda leaders Almeria in their last 16 match. They took an early lead through Adri Altimira, before Luis Suarez and Lazaro put the hosts 2-1 up. However, the La Liga side broke through through Miguel de la Fuente and Diego Garcia to eventually secure passage to the next round.