Rayo suffers but complies with Real, Sevilla, Osasuna and Valladolid in the Cup

Those from Vallecas needed the penalties against Atlético Saguntino to avoid failing in the round of 16

MADRID, 21 Dic. (EUROPA PRESS) -

Rayo Vallecano beat a combative Atlético Saguntino on penalties this Wednesday to reach the second round of the Copa del Rey without suffering the bell of the day, since Real Sociedad, Sevilla, Osasuna and Real Valladolid fulfilled their favoritism of teams from La Liga Santander.

Andoni Iraola's men, a revelation team last year in the Cup reaching the semifinals, suffered against a rival from the Second RFEF who had not lost at home since April. The Valencians sold their skin dearly, without conceding much and creating danger. Juanma Acevedo had a very clear shot for the locals at 36'.

Rayo forgave with Comesaña's head, Bebé had no aim either, nor Óscar Valentín. Despite burning ships, Rayo did not find the goal, although they continued to push in extra time with a good one for Álvaro García and more for Pozo. On penalties, the Saguntino missed three shots out of four and put an end to his adventure.

Meanwhile, the rest of the 'First' in contention this Wednesday complied with more or less tranquility, in the return of official football after the Qatar 2022 World Cup. For Real Sociedad, an inspired Cho at the beginning resolved the match against CD Coria (0-5).

Robert Navarro, Cho and Brais Méndez, from a penalty, left a resounding 0-3 scoreline at half-time, greatly surpassed by the RFEF Second Division team. Sorloth and Brais himself pardoned in the second half, but in the final stretch Karrikaburu took advantage of his minutes with a brace.

In addition, Sevilla, who is confident of reversing their poor league situation after the break, beat a Juventud de Torremolinos CF team in the relegation zone (0-3) in their Group 4 of the RFEF Second Division. Carlos Álvarez scored the first on half an hour and, on his own goal, Dani made it 0-2 for Jorge Sampaoli's men.

The Malaga team looked for its options behind the visiting defense, but always falling offside. Sevilla formed a guaranteed and recognizable eleven, despite the many casualties, and clearly resolved their pass to the round of 16 draw on Friday. Jordan made the third sentence already in the discount.

In addition, the Cup party soon also choked in Arnedo, where Osasuna unceremoniously beat (1-3) the RFEF Second Division team. Jagoba Arrasate's team showed that they want to continue their good season, without forgetfulness and forcefully as they already did in the first round. Kike García and Rubén García scored two goals in one minute, a La Liga ballast only at 13'.

Kike signed the double at the hour of the match and Amelivia's 1-3 draw just under half an hour from the end gave some excitement to the cup night in the north. Meanwhile, Valladolid was also very forceful to beat Arenas Club, from Segunda RFEF, (1-5).

The Pucelano team left behind a period of bad results with a solid performance despite the scare of losing with Bengoetxea's goal after half an hour. Valladolid did not get carried away by nerves and reacted before the break with Escudero and Weissman. In the second half, Iván Sánchez, Kike Pérez and Sergio León reaffirmed the good game of Pacheta's men.