In the first leg of the second round of the Copa del Rey, Villarreal faced Atlético Antoniano, a team from the fourth division. After being held to a 1-1 draw at the end of regulation time by a brave and well-organized team, the Yellow Submarine had to wait for the penalty shootout to make the difference (3-5).
Coming on in the 111th minute of extra time, Ilyes Akhomach played a decisive role in this outcome. Designated as the last shooter, the Moroccan international did not falter as he stepped up. With a perfectly executed shot, he caught Matías Árbol off guard and secured Villarreal’s qualification, which was ultimately hard-fought.
