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Holders Sevilla sink Villarreal to reach semis

The result in their quarter-final, second leg at a boisterous Sanchez Pizjuan stadium put the Andalusians through 6-3 on aggregate and set up a semi-final against Real Madrid or their city rivals Atletico, who meet on Thursday.

Real, who have not won Spain's domestic Cup since 1993, have a 3-1 advantage from last week's first leg at the Bernabeu.

Villarreal's chances were effectively extinguished when the home side struck twice shortly after half-time.

"I felt very well and very comfortable," Sanchez said in a television interview.

"I want to thank my team-mates who have made everything easier for me," he added.

Pep Guardiola's side, who set a new club record of 28 matches unbeaten in all competitions on Sunday, play at Betis on Wednesday.