Kroos and Real Madrid claim 3-0 cup win over Sevilla

Real Madrid and Toni Kroos made a big step towards the quarter finals of the Copa del Rey, beating Sevilla 3-0 in the first leg of their round of 16 tie. World champion Kroos started and played the full 90 minutes against the Europa League winners, helping his side to a comfortable win.

Real Madrid took an early lead through James Rodríguez, which was doubled just short of the half hour mark by Raphael Varane, whose goal was assisted by Germany international Kroos. Rodríguez claimed his second just before the break, leaving Real Madrid a more relaxed second half.

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Real Madrid and Toni Kroos made a big step towards the quarter finals of the Copa del Rey, beating Sevilla 3-0 in the first leg of their round of 16 tie. World champion Kroos started and played the full 90 minutes against the Europa League winners, helping his side to a comfortable win.

Real Madrid took an early lead through James Rodríguez, which was doubled just short of the half hour mark by Raphael Varane, whose goal was assisted by Germany international Kroos. Rodríguez claimed his second just before the break, leaving Real Madrid a more relaxed second half.