Abde Ezzalzouli, continuing his outstanding performances this season with Real Betis, once again shone brightly, playing a decisive role in his team’s qualification for the Copa del Rey Round of 16. On Huesca’s home turf, the Andalusian club secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory, thanks to the crucial contribution of the Moroccan international.
A relentless offensive force, Ezzalzouli put Huesca’s defense under constant pressure with his creativity and incisive runs. His efforts were rewarded in the 38th minute when he delivered a perfectly timed assist to Isco, who converted it into the winning goal. Not content with just his initial impact, Ezzalzouli came close to doubling the lead twice: first in the 51st minute, when his deflected shot narrowly missed the top corner, and again in the 65th minute, when his left-footed strike grazed the post.
The match took a tense turn in the 80th minute when Ezzalzouli suffered a minor injury but managed to continue. Moments later, Huesca’s coach was sent off for protesting against the referee. Despite the defeat, the coach expressed pride in his team, describing their elimination against a top-tier La Liga side as “honorable” and attributing his red card to a misunderstanding.
