David Moyes was sent off late in Real Sociedad’s 2-2 draw with Villarreal on Wednesday as his side bowed out of the Copa del Rey’s last 16.
The former Manchester United manager was dismissed for protesting about a refereeing decision. He then climbed over a barrier to take a seat in the stands, where he accepted and ate a Cheeto cheese chip offered by a little girl, as his team failed to beat Villarreal for the third time since his arrival in November last year.
Villarreal extended their unbeaten run to 14 straight games as they advanced 3-2 on aggregate to the quarter-finals, where they face Getafe after their 1-0 win against UD Almeria sealed a 2-1 win over the two legs.
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Sevilla had no trouble routing Granada 4-0 to reach the last eight with a 6-1 scoreline over both legs, earning a meeting with RCD Espanyol.
Athletic Bilbao stumbled on after losing 2-0 at home to RC Celta de Vigo, progressing on away goals, 4-4 on aggregate, amid boos from their own fans. Bilbao are to play Malaga next.
Giovani Dos Santos set up Gerard Moreno to curl in Villarreal’s opener in the 27th minute before a Carlos Vela equalizer seconds before halftime.
Dos Santos restored the visitors’ lead in the 73rd minute following a throw-in. The Mexican striker beat two defenders to the ball before putting a shot past goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from inside the area.
Esteban Granero combined with Vela to level again in the 75th, but Sociedad could not muster a final push even with Villarreal down to 10 men from the 83rd minute when Mateo Musacchio got his second booking.
Sevilla thrashed struggling Granada, who have slipped to the bottom of La Liga, with forward Kevin Gameiro scoring twice and the other goals coming from Iago Aspas and Denis Suarez.
Celta almost pulled off a comeback, but were left one goal short after Bilbao’s Xabier Etxeita scored an own-goal in the 50th minute and Fabian Orellana converted a penalty in the 61st following a Mikel Rico foul on Charles in the area.
Bilbao have lost four of their past five games, including a humbling 2-1 loss in San Mames to lowly Elche on Saturday.
Getafe sealed their place in the last eight when Alvarez Vazquez scored from a rebound in the 76th minute.
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