Real Mallorca forgot their Primera Liga woes to beat Almeria 3-1 in a King's Cup last-16 first leg tie on Thursday.

European soccer's governing body rejected Real Madrid's request to play new signings Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Lassana Diarra in the Champions League. The Union of European Football Associations' disciplinary committee met in special session Thursday and rejected the request. Real Madrid can take its case to UEFA's appeals body, which could meet next week.