Barca, Atletico Madrid cruise into Copa del Rey quarterfinals

MADRID, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona assured their place in the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey with a thumping 5-1 win at home to Real Betis on Wednesday.

Barca built on their 5-2 triumph over Real Madrid in the Spanish Supercup on Sunday with another dominant display in a match they controlled almost from start to finish.

Gavi showed he is back to his best with Barca's opening goal in just the thi