Real Madrid, Atletico in Copa del Rey last 16

Update: 2013-12-20 00:00 GMT
Without the injured Gareth Bale and suspended Cristiano Ronaldo, Real boss Carlo Ancelotti gave a number of his younger players another chance to impress despite being held to a 0-0 draw in the first-leg 10 days ago.

And the Italian was rewarded as Asier Illaramendi slotted home his first goal for the club before Angel di Maria’s penalty made it 2-0 at the break.

The hosts failed to add to their tally in the second-half, but were never threatened by their third-tier opponents as they eased into the next round where they will face Osasuna.

Atletico Madrid, meanwhile, were forced to come from behind to beat minnows Sant Andreu 2-1 on the night at the Vicente Calderon to progress into the last 16, 6-1 on aggregate.

Atletico will now face Valencia or Gimnastic in the next round. Racing Santander produced the surprise of the evening as they overcame a 1-0 first-leg deficit with a 2-0 win away to 10-man Sevilla.

Real Sociedad set up a meeting with Villarreal in the last 16 with a convincing 4-0 win over Algeciras thanks to goals from Javi Ros, Haris Seferovic, Griezmann and Carlos Vela.

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