Original sentence: Always inconsistent in performances, and struggling with permanent injuries, Motta's first-team opportunites at Atlético were apparently scarce.Atlético lost the match 1-0 and subsequently the tie.Due to injury to habitual starter Raúl García and the departure of Maniche, his opportunities increased.In a Copa del Rey quarterfinal match against Valencia, he was sent off after only 25 minutes
Edited sentence: Motta hasn't had many opportunites so far this season for Atletico, but during a Copa Del Rey quarter final match against Valencia, he was sent off after only 25 minutes, ruling him out of further first team chances in the near future