Barcelona has followed up its rout of Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final with a comfortable 5-1 win over Real Betis in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey.

Atletico Madrid's impressive winning streak continued as they coasted into the final eight of the Copa del Rey by beating 10-man Elche.

( MENAFN - IANS) Madrid, Jan 16 (IANS) 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.

Real Madrid managed a dramatic 5-2 win in their Copa del Rey Round of 16 showdown against Celta Vigo on Thursday, January 16. They returned to winning ways after a 5-2 defeat against Barcelona in the Supercopa de Espana final.

Striker Alexander Sorloth led Atletico Madrid to a 4-0 victory over Elche, securing their place in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals. The win marks Atletico's 15th consecutive victory in all competitions,

Barcelona's teenage forward Lamine Yamal was in inspired form, scoring once and making two assists, as they thrashed Real Betis 5-1 on Wednesday to book their spot in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals.

Barcelona has followed up its rout of Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final with a comfortable 5-1 win over Real Betis in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey.

Barcelona are looking back to their best under Hansi Flick, and their start to 2025 is getting better and better as they now lead Real Betis 4-0 in the Copa del Rey last 16 tie at the Estadi

Barcelona headed into the Betis game after a brilliant Supercopa final win over Real Madrid at the weekend which brought a first trophy and a whole bundle of warm and fuzzy feelings for the Catalans.