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Copa del Rey 2018: Tuesday's Round-of-16 Results and Reaction

Atletico Madrid advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2018 Copa del Rey on Tuesday, defeating Catalan side Lleida Esportiu 3-0 at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium to complete a 7-0 victory on aggregate.

The hosts struck three times in the second half after a resolute defensive action kept the La Liga side at bay until half-time in the round of 16.

Valencia join Atleti in the last eight after defeating Las Palmas 4-0 at home, as Los Che moved through the gears to pummel the visitors.

The hosts progress as 5-1 winners on aggregate.

Here are Tuesday's confirmed cup results from Spain:

Atletico 3-0 Lleida (Atletico win 7-0 on aggregate)

Valencia 4-0 Las Palmas (Valencia win 5-1 on aggregate)

Recap

, SPAIN - JANUARY 9: Kevin Cameiro of Atletico Madrid celebrates 2-0 with Fernando Torres of Atletico Madrid, Angel Correa of Atletico Madrid  during the Spanish Copa del Rey  match between Atletico Madrid v Lleida on January 9, 2018 (Photo by Laurens Lin

It was a simple day at the office for coach Diego Simeone's outfit as they cruised past lower-division opposition on Tuesday.