Sergio Ramos scored twice as Real Madrid beat Girona 4-2 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday night in the first leg of their Copa del Rey quarter-final.
Lucas Vazquez and Karim Benzema were also on target to put Los Blancos in a strong position ahead of the return leg at the Estadi Montilivi in a week's time.
Thursday's other quarter-final clash saw Real Betis snatch a draw at Espanyol. The hosts took the lead in the first half through Borja Iglesias, but Toni Sarabia levelled it late on for Quique Setien's men.
Copa del Rey First Leg Results
Getafe 1-0 Valencia
Sevilla 2-0 Barcelona
Espanyol 1-1 Real Betis
Real Madrid 4-2 Girona
Thursday Recap
Real Madrid had to work hard to see off Girona, but two late goals puts them in a commanding position in the tie.