Nicolas fernandez

Atletico Madrid: FC Barcelona assured their place in the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey with a thumping 5-1 win at home to Real Betis.

Barca built on their 5-2 triumph over Real Madrid in the Spanish Supercup on Sunday with another dominant display in a match they controlled almost from start to finish.

Gavi showed he is back to his best with Barca's opening goal in just the third minute after a move involving Pedri and Dani Olmo, and Jules Kounde doubled the lead with a powerful shot from a tight angle after an excellent assist from Lamine Yamal in the 27th minute, reports Xinhua.