La Liga trio Rayo Vallecano, Mallorca and Cadiz have secured their places in the Copa del Rey last eight.
Mallorca became the first side through to the next round after sealing a 2-1 win over ten man Espanyol in Palma with Real Madrid loanee Takefusa Kubo netting an incredible opener for the home side.
A stunning free kick from Take Kubo! 🎯
Mallorca prevailed 2-1 in the all-LaLiga afternoon clash against Espanyol in the Copa del Rey 👏 pic.twitter.com/rYR37YgBfr
— Premier Sports (@PremierSportsTV) January 15, 2022
In form Rayo joined them in the next round, as a goal either side of the break from Sergio Guardiola Navarro, edged them past ten man Girona in Catalonia.
What a howler that is! 😬
Sergi Guardiola pounces on the error from Kebe to put Rayo Vallecano 2-1 ahead ⚪🔴 pic.twitter.com/BaflS904P7
— Premier Sports (@PremierSportsTV) January 15, 2022
Cadiz made it three out of three for La Liga teams into the next stage but the Andalucians were forced to survive a marathon clash away at Sporting Gijon.
Despite no breakthrough inside 120 minutes of action at the iconic Estadio El Molinón, Alvaro Cervera’s side eventually edged through with a 4-2 penalty shootout win.
0-0 (2-4) | ¡FINAL!
¡¡¡ESTAMOS EN LOS CUARTOS DE FINAL DE LA #CopaDelRey!!! pic.twitter.com/V9D0FuCExj
— Cádiz Club de Fútbol (@Cadiz_CF) January 15, 2022
Rivals Sevilla and Real Betis will do battle tonight to become the fourth side through to the next round.
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