- The Canadian Press
Atlético out of Copa, Sevilla held in Spanish league race
MADRID (AP) — Atlético Madrid was eliminated by Real Sociedad in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday, with the 2-0 defeat adding to its poor run and increasing the pressure on coach Diego Simeone. In the Spanish league, Sevilla missed a chance to move closer to leader Real Madrid after being held 1-1 at Valencia. Atlético's setback against Sociedad came less than a week after it fell to Athletic Bilbao in the semifinals of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia. Simeone’s team is als