Sebastien Squillaci's 90th-minute goal eliminated defending champions Valencia and lifted Sevilla to a 2-1 victory and into the Copa del Rey semifinals yesterday.

Squillaci's swat at a loose ball inside the box squeezed between several Valencia players for Sevilla to advance on away goals after the two-leg tie finished 4-4.

Carlos Marchena headed in Joaquin Sanchez's corner after eight minutes but Kanoute levelled in the 36th by heading Ndri Romaric's free kick and bouncing it beyond Cesar Sanchez.

Sevilla will meet 23-time champion Athletic Bilbao in the semi-finals.

Later, Spanish leaders Barcelona faced crosstown rivals Espanyol with the tie even after a 0-0 first leg. The winner will advance to play Mallorca.