Yannick Carrasco proved key for a much-changed Atletico Madrid side as he scored a double in a 6-0 hammering of third-tier Guijuelo in the first leg of their Copa del Rey round of 32 clash on Wednesday.
Diego Simeone rested a host of his regulars, including the likes of Antoine Griezmann and Diego Godin, for the trip, but the changes had little impact on Atletico's ability to get the job done, as Carrasco played a starring role in attack.
Before getting on the scoresheet himself, Carrasco won the debatable penalty that opened the door for Saul Niguez to break the deadlock.
Sime Vrsaljko produced a smart volleyed finish just before the break to double their advantage, while Carrasco had a decisive impact inside the area early in the second half.
The 23-year-old then took his tally for the season to 10 with a tap-in and Angel Correa added the fifth with a similarly straightforward finish 23 minutes from the end.
Youngster Roberto Nunez wrapped things up towards the end, and Guijuelo now face a daunting trip to the Vicente Calderon for the second leg on December 20.
Atletico unsurprisingly exerted control right from the start as their superior quality shone through, but they wasted several opportunities in the first 20 minutes.
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