Zaragoza eliminates Granada from Copa del Rey

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -Ten-man Real Zaragoza eliminated Granada from the Copa del Rey on the away goals rule after losing 2-1 on Thursday to go through 2-2 on aggregate.

Following Odion Ighalo's opener for Granada in the 27th minute, midfielder Jose Maria Martin struck an exquisite volley from a pass by Helder Postiga in the 55th to give Zaragoza its away goal that proved key to the two-legged series.

Postiga was sent off for a second booking after simulating a foul four minutes later, and Granada's Diego Mainz scored a header in the 66th.

Zaragoza goalkeeper Leo Franco made back-to-back saves inside the six-yard box in injury time to secure is team's round-of-16 meeting with Levante.