An Alvaro Morata strike and a aim on the counter in added time by Marcos Llorente have given Atletico Madrid a 2-Zero win at second-tier Levante within the Copa del Rey’s last-16.
Atletico boss Diego Simeone performed a close to full-strength staff in an effort to keep away from one other disappointing displaying in a tough season.
His facet, who completed final of their Champions League group and are fourth in La Liga having gained solely certainly one of their final six video games, went in at halftime having had no photographs heading in the right direction.
Atletico broke the impasse on 54 minutes, when Llorente arrange a straightforward probability for fellow Spain worldwide Morata, who was ready on the far put up to faucet into the empty internet.
Llorente secured Atletico’s spot within the quarter-finals within the 91st minute on a fast counter, receiving a protracted ball from fullback Nahuel Molina in house and ending with a exact shot to the goalkeeper’s proper.
Earlier on Wednesday, Valencia beat Sporting Gijon 4-Zero and Athletic Bilbao beat Espanyol 1-Zero to additionally advance to the final eight.
Osasuna prevailed 4-2 over Actual Betis in a penalty shoot-out after their round-of-16 tie completed 2-2 after additional time.
Actual Sociedad and Sevilla have been already via after wins on Tuesday.
Actual Madrid will face Villarreal and Barcelona will journey to Ceuta to spherical off the last-16 on Thursday (Friday AEDT).
