Madrid already had aggregate advantage over Valencia. They won the last quarterfinal first leg match by a score of 2-0.
In the quarter-finals second leg match played at the Mestalla, Thursday (01/24/2013) pm dawn, Madrid lead through Karim Benzema kick. But Valencia able to respond after Tino Costa scored with a free kick.
At the beginning of the second half, Madrid had to play with 10 men after Fabio Coentrao received a second yellow card. Coming to the end of the second half, Madrid again lost a player after Angel Di Maria's red card.
Until peluti long reads, score remained 1-1. Thus, Madrid qualify for the semi-finals with a 3-1 aggregate advantage. In the semifinal, they will face the winner of the match between Barcelona against Malaga.
The game of Real madrid vs Valencia
Valencia started the game well. In the 3rd minute, they got a free kick. But the execution Tino Costa is about Cristiano Ronaldo and apply only corner kick for Valencia.
Four minutes later, Madrid threatened Valencia goal by working closely Xabi Alonso and Ronaldo. Alonso sent a breakthrough to Ronaldo and the Portugal winger then fired a shot with the left foot. But Vicente Guaita could still ward off the ball.
In the 16th minute, Iker Casillas had to be replaced by Antonio Adan. Casillas suffered an injury to his hand.
Valencia got the opportunity through a free kick Andres Guardado. Kick then greeted by a header Nelzon Valdez but still secured by Adan.
Valdez! His left leg kick from inside the penalty box was about Alvaro Arbeloa and only corner kick for Valencia.
Guaita back to rescue. This time from long range shots Angel Di Maria in the 38th minute.
Ahead of the break, Madrid kick scored by Karim Benzema. From the throw-in, Alonso sent a feed well done by Benzema.
At the beginning of the second half, Madrid had to play with 10 men. Fabio Coentrao was sent off after receiving a second yellow card for a handball.
Not long ago, Valencia managed to equalize. Costa's free kick came rushing into the net Adan and change the score to 1-1.
Equalized and superior number of players, Valencia tried to pressure Madrid. This time the effort is still sideways Costa goalkeeper Adan.
Valencia re-creating opportunity in the 82nd minute. But Valdez latched header Costa fell right into the arms of Adan.
In the 88th minute, Madrid must play with nine men. Angel Di Maria was given a straight red card after kicking Joao Pereira.
Until the fight was over, no more goals were created. Score 1-1 to survive and Madrid qualified for the semi-finals thanks to a 3-1 aggregate advantage over Valencia.
Lineup of Real madrid vs Valencia
Valencia: Guaita; Joao Pereira, Rami, Ricardo Costa, Cissokho; V. Ruiz (Piatti 58 '), Tino Costa; Viera, Jonas (Canales 71'), Guardado (Banega 46 '); ValdezMadrid: Casillas (Adan 16 '); Arbeloa, Varane, Albiol, Coentrao; Xabi Alonso, Khedira; Di Maria, Ozil (Nacho 53'), Ronaldo; Benzema (Modric 75 ')
