Antoine Griezmann, Angel Correa and Kevin Gameiro scored in the host's dominant win, leaving their coach delighted
Diego Simeone felt Atletico Madrid's pace and precision was key to their 3-0 Copa Del Rey victory at home to Eibar in the first leg of the quarter-final on Thursday.
Goals from Antoine Griezmann, Angel Correa and Kevin Gameiro ensured Atletico will go into next Wednesday's second leg with a commanding lead after a routine victory at the Vicente Calderon.
Eibar's slack defending made it a comfortable win for Atletico, with Simeone highlighting the positive impact of Yannick Carrasco and the improving Nicolas Gaitan, along with the trio of scorers.