Sevilla coach Julen Lopetegui was happy with Papu Gomez's debut for their Copa del Rey defeat of Almeria.
The former Atalanta captain was given an hour by Lopetegui on the night.
The coach later said, "It was positive, I think it wasn't easy for him after a month and a half without official matches.
"He trained for a month with the Primavera and was facing a quarter-final, a demanding and important match against an important opponent.
"Already in training he made it clear that he was fine and I think he played some interesting minutes. He helped us while he was on the pitch."