Spain, led by Pau Gasol, were able to overpower the youthful Croatians 72-59 to advance to the next round in the Olympics.

Gasol finished the game with 20 points and 10 rebounds, as the Spainards were never really challenged, leading at one point by 24 in the second half.

Spain will next take on the winner of Lithuania?s quarter-final against Olympic hosts China.