 He did start, however, in the club's domestic cup campaign, helping it reach the final.On 26 January 2011, in the semi-final first leg against Sevilla FC (1–0 away win), he cleared a Luís Fabiano shot just before it crossed the goal line; on 16 April, he was sent off for fouling former Valencia teammate David Villa inside the box during "El Clásico", which resulted in the first goal in a 1–1 home draw, going on to miss the Spanish Cup final four days later – through suspension – a 1–0 win against the same opponent.On 6 August 2012, Albiol renewed his contract with Real Madrid until June 2017.