Atletico Madrid Rout Real Betis to March into Copa del Rey Semifinals

Atletico Madrid delivered a ruthless display on Thursday night, dismantling Real Betis 5–0 to book their place in the semifinals of the 2025/2026 Copa del Rey. The quarterfinal clash was effectively decided before half-time as Diego Simeone’s side overwhelmed their visitors with pace, precision and relentless attacking intent.

Early Goals Set the Tone

Atletico wasted no time asserting dominance at the Metropolitano Stadium. David Hancko opened the scoring in the 12th minute, rising highest to convert from close range and ignite the home crowd.

The pressure continued to mount, and Giuliano Simeone doubled the lead in the 30th minute with a composed finish, underlining Atletico’s control of the contest.

Just seven minutes later, Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman announced himself in red and white, firing home the third goal in the 37th minute to score his first-ever goal for Atletico Madrid and effectively put the tie beyond Betis’ reach.

Second-Half Domination

Any hopes of a Betis comeback were extinguished shortly after the restart. French star Antoine Griezmann made it 4–0 in the 62nd minute, finishing calmly after a well-weighted assist from Lookman, who capped an outstanding individual performance.

Substitute Thiago Almada completed the rout in the 83rd minute, curling in Atletico’s fifth goal to crown a commanding evening for Simeone’s men.

Simeone’s Side Sends a Statement

The emphatic victory not only secures Atletico Madrid a place in the Copa del Rey semifinals but also sends a clear warning to their remaining rivals. The blend of defensive solidity, midfield control and clinical finishing showcased why Simeone’s side remain one of Spain’s most dangerous cup teams.

For Real Betis, the defeat marks a disappointing exit from the competition after a night where they struggled to cope with Atletico’s intensity and attacking depth.

With momentum firmly on their side, Atletico now turn their attention to the Copa del Rey semifinal draw, buoyed by a performance that highlighted both squad depth and tactical sharpness. Betis, meanwhile, will shift focus back to domestic league commitments as they seek to recover from a humbling defeat in Madrid.