Real Madrid closed in on the Copa del Rey final with a 3-0 first-leg win over Atletico Madrid in a niggly semi-final.
The hosts, without Gareth Bale with a calf injury, took the lead when Pepe's effort cannoned in off Emiliano Insua.
Jese poked home from Angel Di Maria's smart pass before the latter saw his own shot deflect off Miranda and past Thibaut Courtois to add to Real's lead.
Atletico had few chances and will miss striker Diego Costa for the return after he was booked in the second half.
Costa, whose 20 goals in 22 league games have played a large part in Atletico's climb to the top of the table, was the focus of much of the Real early attention, not all of it legitimate.
After a roughhouse challenge from Pepe, Real defender Alvaro Arbeloa tested Costa's patience further by raking his studs down the striker's Achilles tendon as the pair waited for a free-kick.
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