Barcelona 4-1 Espanyol (Copa del Rey last 16, first leg)
These city rivals may have played out a goalless draw in the league on Saturday but holders Barcelona eased to victory in the first leg of their Copa del Rey last-16 tie. Though Felipe Caicedo gave Espanyol a surprise lead early on, two Lionel Messi goals put the hosts in front at the interval. Gerard Piqué and Neymar – with a splendid volley – both got in on the act after the break, when Espanyol also had two men sent off. The second instalment takes place next Wednesday.
Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Atlético Madrid (Copa del Rey last 16, first leg)
Liga leaders Atlético Madrid, who ha…