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Valencia Run Past Granada in Copa del Rey Thanks to Alvaro Negredo Hat Trick
While Barcelona and Valencia claimed comfortable wins to start their Copa del Rey ties, Atletico Madrid were held.
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Valencia were impressive as Gary Neville's men thrashed Granada 4-0 at the Mestalla in Copa del Rey action.
Alvaro Negredo scored a hat-trick, capitalising on a defensive error to put away the opener before Rodrigo tapped in the second after a fine team move.
Negredo netted twice from the penalty spot in the second half to complete the win.
Meanwhile, Saul Niguez came off the bench to score his fifth goal of a breakthrough season as La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by neighbours Rayo Vallecano.
Diego Simeone's side struggled for clear-cut chances until Luciano Vietto and Saul came on, and the substitutes combined impressively for the equaliser – the goalscorer offering a muted celebration having spent the 2013-14 campaign on loan at Rayo.
Nacho Martinez had opened the scoring for Rayo in the 35th minute.
Elsewhere, Sevilla recorded a 2-0 win at Real Betis and Athletic Bilbao claimed a come-from-behind 3-2 victory at home to Villarreal.
Deportivo La Coruna were held to a 1-1 draw at second-tier Mirandes.