Giuliano Simeone netted a brace as Atletico Madrid cruised to a 5-0 victory over Getafe on Tuesday, advancing to the Copa del Rey semi-finals.
The son of Atletico coach Diego Simeone has become a key figure for the Rojiblancos in recent months, and his two goals set the tone in a dominant quarter-final performance.
Samuel Lino, Angel Correa, and Alexander Sorloth also found the back of the net, as the hosts enjoyed a convincing win.
Atletico, who last won the Spanish Cup in 2013, started the match with intense energy at their Metropolitano stadium.
Simeone gave them the lead just eight minutes in, heading home after Getafe goalkeeper Jiri Letacek hesitated on whether to challenge Javi Galan’s cross, leaving him stranded.
Rodrigo De Paul teed up the 22-year-old forward for his second goal in the 17th minute, as Getafe’s defence was cracked open too easily.
Julian Alvarez should have tucked home the third but fired wide after Antoine Griezmann fed him unselfishly.
Lino grabbed it before half-time, producing a clever turn to leave defender Juan Iglesias sliding in the wrong direction before finishing clinically.
Simeone tapped home early in the second half for what would have been his hat-trick, but the goal was disallowed for offside against Galan in the build-up.
Getafe managed to stabilize for a while, limiting Atletico’s chances as the hosts appeared to be satisfied with their comfortable lead.
Atletico’s Angel Correa, however, made sure of the win with a powerful low strike from outside the box in the 78th minute, adding a fourth goal.
The fifth came shortly after, with fellow substitute Alexander Sorloth firing past Getafe goalkeeper Letacek after Correa set him up.
On Wednesday, Real Madrid travel across town to face Leganes, while Real Sociedad will host Osasuna.
On Thursday, record 31-time Copa del Rey champions Barcelona will visit Valencia in the remaining quarter-finals.
