Atletico confirms it is the favorite against Getafe in Copa del Rey

Atletico Madrid confirmed its status as the favorite against Getafe with a 5-0 thrashing in the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey of Spanish soccer.

The colchoneros advanced to the semifinals with a goal from Giuliano Simeone in the eighth and 17th minute, and a goal apiece from Samuel Lino (42nd), Ángel Correa (78th), and Alexander Sorloth (86th).

Today, Real Madrid, leader of the Spanish League, will look for its pass to the penultimate round away against Leganés.

Thursday will close the round of the best eight with the matches between Real Sociedad-Osasuna and Valencia-Barcelona.