Mallorca blast their way past Real to make Cup semis

Real Mallorca blasted their way into the King's Cup semi-finals after a whirlwind 4-0 victory over an under-strength Real Madrid at Son Moix on Wednesday.

The Balearic islanders completely outclassed the European champions as they raced into a 3-0 first-half lead, which included a fine early header from Fernando Nino and a brilliantly worked double from striker Samuel Eto'o.

Real never recovered and Uruguayan striker Walter Pandiani added a fourth early in the second half to inflict a humiliating 5-1 aggregate defeat on Vicente del Bosque's side.

The kickoff in Wednesday's other quarter-final between Osasuna and Sevilla was delayed due to a snow storm in Pamplona.

On Tuesday, bottom club Recreativo Huelva caused a minor upset when they produced a dogged defensive display to hold Atletico Madrid to a 0-0 draw at the Calderon and secure a place in the last four.

The goalless draw meant Recreativo's 1-0 home win in the first leg was enough to end Atletico's dreams of winning the Cup in their centenary season.

On Thursday, holders Deportivo Coruna will attempt to avoid an upset as they defend a 1-0 advantage at second division leaders Murcia.