Copa del Rey quarter-final draw summary: matches, pairings, and ...

Patchy form dents Atlético Madrid title bid

Atlético Madrid will go into the last eight on a high after posting their second win of the season against bitter rivals Real Madrid in the round of 16. Diego Simeone’s men will draw level on points with third-placed Athletic in LaLiga if they win their game in hand, although their recent form has been rather patchy.

Atleti, who are safely through to the last 16 of the Champions League, where they will take on Inter, have won five but lost four of their last 10 fixtures in all competitions, with recent defeats away to Barcelona, Athletic and Girona seemingly ending their hopes of a title challenge.