sentences:  His first official appearance came against city rivals Sevilla FC, in a Copa del Rey quarter-final clash; on 4 February he first appeared in La Liga, providing the assist for Robert's goal in a 2–1 away win at Athletic Bilbao.After a positive spell, the Andalusian side completed the transfer for €1.5 million in the summer of 2007, but Ilić eventually fell out of rotation in 2008–09 after the signing of S.L.Benfica's Nélson, in a relegation-ending season where he only featured in three matches.