Well it was not a game that will be talked about fondly in years to come but it is a win that cements Barcelona's passage to the Copa del Rey quarter-finals, where they will meet Atletico Madrid. The winner of that game to win the whole thing?

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That's it. We didn't quite reach double figures for the aggregate score but Barcelona will not care. A comfortable win.

A bit more gloss is added to the scoreline as defender Adriano powers in a header.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen is called into action for the first time in the game as the Barcelona goalkeeper gets down low to deny a shot he did not see until late, before then holding up the follow up effort. That's Elche's first two shots on target. It has been that kind of game.

Marc Bartra gets a little bit excited as he charges forward with the ball at his feet. The Barcelona defender can certainly hit a ball well, but not this time as he lashes an effort high into the stands.

The hosts are maybe trying to get a late consolation goal as they throw on attacking midfielder Faycal Fajr for the last 10 minutes, replacing defender Sergio Pelegrin.

This game is drifting towards its inevitable conclusion as we enter the closing stages. It has really been nothing more than a bit of match practice for both teams, it has certainly felt that way from watching.

Sweeper keeper! Lovely stuff from Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen as he mirrors his compatriot Manuel Neuer by coming off his line to chest down a long ball with one movement, and volley a pass with another. Classy.

Richard Cook:, external Saw Halilovic play for Croatia v Argentina at Upton Park, easily the best player on the night + has a bright future.

Almost the perfect debut for young Alen Halilovic as the teenage midfielder, possibly with his first touch, bends a shot from the edge of the area and it strikes the base of the post. Elche, meanwhile, make another change as Rafa Galvez is replaced by defender Enzo Roco.

Barcelona make a couple of changes and give Croatian prospect Alen Halilovic his senior debut. The midfielder replaces Adama Traore while defender Douglas is on for Martin Montoya. For Elche, midfielder Adrian Gonzalez is on for Mario Pasalic.

Elche embark on a counter in numbers and they do well as Cristian Herrera gets beyond a defender on the left before attempting to cut the ball back into the middle of the area but Jeremy Mathieu is wise to it and the defender clears.

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Tom Strafford:, external Sergi Roberto is an outstanding young player.

Sergi Roberto is having a superb game. He has been everywhere for Barcelona tonight both when they attack and defending when needed. The visitors are still in control.

Peter David Smith:, external Real Madrid comfortably beat Barcelona, Barcelona outplayed Atletico and Atletico have the measure of Madrid. Fascinating.

Wonderful football from Barcelona and it should have ended in goal number four as Sergi Roberto flicks a delightful pass with the outside of his boot to Adama Traore, racing in on the right side of the area, but he fires just wide with just Herrera Yague to beat in the Elche goal.

Barcelona are straight on the front foot as Martin Montoya plays a clever one-two before shooting just wide. This could be a long 45 minutes for Elche.

Coppa Italia

It's all over in the Coppa Italia last 16 as Juventus cruise past Hellas Verona 6-1. Easy.

pSYChO:, external Sergi Roberto is a very good talent. First team player.