MADRID: Atletico Madrid struggled third-level Rayo Majadahonda 5-0 at the Copa del Rey to reach the last 16 on Thursday.
A year after Atleti experienced an insult of 1-0 from Unio Esporiva Cornella in the last 32, manager Diego Simeone played the side of full force towards their neighbors, making sure there was no surprise this time.
Matheus Cunha, Renan Lodi and Luis Suarez gave Atletico a comfortable advantage in the first round.
Antoine Griezmann, who was injured was injured, and Joao Felix wrapped up victory after the break.
“Of course, the cup is a priority for us,” Brazilian striker Matheus Cunha told reporters.
“You have to win apart from who you are.
The most important thing is to win and advance.” It was a solid performance by Atletico a day after Barcelona holders and Real Madrid had difficulty defeating the lower side.
On Wednesday Barca fought back to secure a 2-1 victory at Deportivo third level, while Real received revenge on defeat by Alcoyano last year because they won 3-1 with two final goals.
They joined Sevilla, Cadiz, Elche, Athletics Bilbao, Espanyol, Real Sociedad, Valencia, Real Betis, Rayo Vallecano, Mallorca and Balears Tius Atletico, who removed the side of Laliga Celta Vigo with a 2-1 victory on Wednesday, next to the round.
Other two top-sides were removed on Thursday by a lower division team.
Unai Emery’s Villarreal lost 2-1 at Sporting Gijon and Osasuna down 1-0 in Girona, with the two second-level clubs also advanced to 16.
Lots for the next round will take place at the Spanish Football Federation on Friday.
The lower level team will be withdrawn first to host the Laliga side after it will be an open draw.