Valencia reached the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey as Rodrigo’s goal overcame Las Palmas and eased the pressure on manager Gary Neville.
With the score at 1-1 after the first leg in Valencia, former Bolton loan signing Rodrigo settled the tie after connecting with Andre Gomes’ cross.
Neville took charge in December but is still without a win in the league.
But the former Manchester United and England defender has now overseen four wins in the Copa del Rey.
Sevilla also reached the last four with a 3-0 win at second-tier Mirandes, to earn a 5-0 aggregate triumph.
Vicente Iborra opened the scoring from the penalty spot before Juan Munoz added to the lead.
Coke secured the victory with an injury-time header.
They join holders Barcelona and Celta Vigo in Friday’s semi-final draw after both advanced to the last four on Wednesday.
Real Madrid were disqualified for fielding an ineligible player in an earlier round.
(BBC Sports)
