Copa del Rey

Xavi 'still sees Real Madrid as favourites' despite Barcelona's Copa del Rey first-leg win

Sports Desk March 02, 2023

Xavi was not entirely satisfied with Barcelona's performance despite a 1-0 win away at El Clasico rivals Real Madrid in their Copa del Rey semi-final first leg, and still believes…

Copa del Rey

Real Madrid 0-1 Barcelona: Militao own goal gives Barca advantage in Copa del Rey semi

Sports Desk March 02, 2023

Barcelona will take a slender advantage to Camp Nou after they beat Real Madrid 1-0 in their Copa del Rey semi-final first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday. An…

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Osasuna 1-0 Athletic Bilbao: Abde strikes as Rojillos take first-leg victory

Sports Desk March 01, 2023

Ez Abde fired home a brilliant 47th-minute winner as Osasuna took a 1-0 first-leg lead over Athletic Bilbao in their Copa del Rey semi-final on Wednesday. Osasuna were beaten in…

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Xavi considers Real Madrid favourites to win Copa del Rey tie with Barcelona

Sports Desk March 01, 2023

Xavi says Barcelona enter their Copa del Rey semi-final with Real Madrid in a strong position, but considers Carlo Ancelotti's side the favourites to reach the final. The fierce rivals…

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Vinicius 'one of the best players in the world,' reiterates Ancelotti ahead of El Clasico

Sports Desk March 01, 2023

Carlo Ancelotti has labelled Vinicius Junior as one of the world's best players ahead of Real Madrid's Copa del Rey tie against Barcelona. The Brazil international has five goals in…

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Real Madrid mistakes against Barcelona 'will not be repeated' – Ancelotti

Sports Desk March 01, 2023

Carlo Ancelotti vowed Real Madrid will not endure the same mistakes as they did in the Supercopa de Espana ahead of Thursday's latest Clasico in the Copa del Rey. Defeat…

Copa del Rey

Five weeks, three Clasicos, two titles – pressure is on Real Madrid to take matters into their own hands

Sports Desk March 01, 2023

In the space of about 24 hours over the weekend, the outlook for Real Madrid and Barcelona changed considerably even if the table didn't. While their results weren't exactly polar…

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Lewandowski set to miss El Clasico due to hamstring injury

Sports Desk February 27, 2023

Robert Lewandowski is set to miss Barcelona's Copa de Rey semi-final first leg at Real Madrid on Thursday due to a hamstring injury. Barca on Monday revealed Lewandowski has sustained…

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Barca and Madrid set for Clasico Copa del Rey semi-final battle

Sports Desk January 30, 2023

Fierce rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid will do battle for a place in the Copa del Rey final. LaLiga leaders Barca and Los Blancos were on Monday drawn to meet…

Copa del Rey

Simeone not plotting Atletico Madrid exit despite Copa del Rey collapse

Sports Desk January 26, 2023

Diego Simeone has reiterated his happiness with Atletico Madrid despite the club looking set for another season without a trophy. The Argentine saw his side let a one-goal lead slip…

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'We don't like to suffer' – Benzema relieved for extra-time success in Copa del Rey

Sports Desk January 26, 2023

Karim Benzema suggests Real Madrid must find earlier goals in games if they do not wish to suffer after their 3-1 Copa del Rey comeback against Atletico Madrid. Los Blancos…

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Atletico condemn 'repugnant' abuse towards Madrid star Vinicius

Sports Desk January 26, 2023

Atletico Madrid condemned the "repugnant" actions that have seen Vinicius Jr the target of abuse ahead of Thursday's derby against Real Madrid. The two great rivals clash in the quarter-finals…

Copa del Rey

Xavi says increased confidence has led to improved Dembele performances

Sports Desk January 25, 2023

Xavi credited Ousmane Dembele with changing his mentality in order to discover the form he has shown for Barcelona this season. Barca reached the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey …

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Barcelona 1-0 Real Sociedad: Dembele sends Xavi's side through to Copa del Rey final four

Sports Desk January 25, 2023

Barcelona are through to the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey after a 1-0 win against 10-man Real Sociedad at Camp Nou. The hosts were unable to find the breakthrough…

Copa del Rey

Modric and Kroos understanding of Madrid's midfield revamp, insists Ancelotti

Sports Desk January 25, 2023

Carlo Ancelotti says Luka Modric and Toni Kroos understand the need to refresh Real Madrid's midfield after the duo found themselves on the bench for last week's win at Athletic…

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Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid: Mourinho's 'last supper' and the Copa del Rey final that signalled Los Colchoneros' return as a force

Sports Desk January 25, 2023

It may have been 2am, but Atletico Madrid fans were in no mood to sleep anyway – 15,000 of them showed up at Madrid's Plaza de Neptuno to celebrate Los…

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Real Madrid to face Atletico in Copa del Rey quarter-finals, Barcelona host Real Sociedad

Sports Desk January 20, 2023

Real Madrid and bitter rivals Atletico Madrid will duel for a place in the Copa del Rey semi-finals after being paired in the last eight. Los Blancos survived a scare…

Copa del Rey

Tchouameni sorry for choosing NBA trip over watching Real Madrid's Copa win

Sports Desk January 20, 2023

Aurelien Tchouameni apologised to Real Madrid after he skipped their Copa del Rey clash with Villarreal to attend an NBA game. The France international, who is sidelined with a calf…

Copa del Rey

Ancelotti delivered 'wake up' call to Real Madrid players during Copa del Rey comeback

Sports Desk January 19, 2023

Carlo Ancelotti ordered his Real Madrid players to "wake up" before his team came from two goals down to beat Villarreal 3-2 in the Copa del Rey. Madrid were beaten…

Copa del Rey

'No secondary players' among Barcelona squad as Xavi eyes silverware

Sports Desk January 19, 2023

Xavi believes Barcelona have "no secondary players" among their squad, hailing their team effort after brushing aside Ceuta in the Copa del Rey. A Robert Lewandowski brace, plus goals for…

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Villarreal 2-3 Real Madrid: Incredible comeback salvages Los Blancos' Copa del Rey hopes

Sports Desk January 19, 2023

Dani Ceballos' late goal saw Real Madrid beat Villarreal 3-2 and complete a stunning comeback in the Copa del Rey on Thursday. Madrid were beaten 3-1 by rivals Barcelona in…

Copa del Rey

Ceuta 0-5 Barcelona: Five-star Blaugrana see off minnows to reach Copa del Rey quarter-finals

Sports Desk January 19, 2023

Barcelona sailed comfortably into the Copa del Rey quarter-finals thanks to a second-half splurge of goals in Thursday's 5-0 win over third-tier Ceuta. The Blaugrana started slow at Estadio Alfonso…

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Levante 0-2 Atletico Madrid: Llorente stars as Simeone's uninspiring side reach quarter-finals

Sports Desk January 18, 2023

Atletico Madrid were far from their best but progressed to the Copa del Rey quarter-finals after Marcos Llorente scored one and assisted another in a 2-0 victory at Levante. Diego…

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Xavi accused of disrespect after calling Copa del Rey draw 'lucky'

Sports Desk January 08, 2023

Barcelona head coach Xavi angered his counterpart at upcoming Copa del Rey opponents Ceuta after suggesting the Blaugrana were "lucky" to get a favourable tie. Saturday's draw for the last…

Copa del Rey

Barcelona drawn against lowest-ranked team in Copa del Rey, Real Madrid face tough trip

Sports Desk January 07, 2023

Barcelona will face the lowest-ranked team left in the Copa del Rey after being drawn with Ceuta in the last 16. Xavi's side will be huge favourites to reach the…

Copa del Rey

Hazard played like 'he didn't care' in Copa del Rey tie, says Cacereno winger Mereciano

Sports Desk January 05, 2023

Eden Hazard played like "he didn't care" during Real Madrid's 1-0 Copa del Rey victory over Cacereno, according to opponent Carmelo Mereciano. Madrid secured their place in the round of…

Copa del Rey

Real Madrid draw in Copa del Rey sees fourth-tier Cacereno win 'lottery'

Sports Desk December 23, 2022

Real Madrid will face fourth-tier club Cacereno in the Copa del Rey's round of 32 in early January. Cacereno produced the biggest shock of the second round when beating LaLiga…

Copa del Rey

Almazan 0-2 Atletico Madrid: Correa and Felix strike to avoid upset

Sports Desk November 12, 2022

Angel Correa and Joao Felix struck to give out-of-form Atletico Madrid a 2-0 victory at fifth-tier Almazan to reach the Copa del Rey second round. Atletico have not won in…

Copa del Rey

Joaquin shows his cojones to recreate racy Copa photo after Betis triumph

Sports Desk April 25, 2022

Having helped his boyhood club to their first major trophy in 17 years by netting in a penalty shoot-out victory over Valencia in the Copa del Rey final, it is…

Copa del Rey

'Let's enjoy the moment' - Tearful Joaquin basks in Real Betis' Copa del Rey triumph

Sports Desk April 23, 2022

A tearful Joaquin dedicated Real Betis' Copa del Rey triumph to all the club's supporters, after a tense penalty-shootout win over Valencia on Saturday. Scores were locked at 1-1 after…

Copa del Rey

Real Betis 1-1 Valencia (aet, 5-4 pens): Musah miss decisive as Pellegrini's men win Copa del Rey

Sports Desk April 23, 2022

Yunus Musah missed the only penalty as Real Betis beat Valencia 5-4 on spot-kicks following a 1-1 draw after extra time to win the Copa del Rey for a third…

Copa del Rey

Joaquin: Practical joker gets serious as dream Copa del Rey final offers Betis legend chance of fitting farewell

Sports Desk April 22, 2022

There was a surprise guest at the wedding of Real Betis star Joaquin in July 2005 – surprise because this particular appearance hinged on the outcome of a football match…

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Betis star Joaquin determined to celebrate 'beautiful' Copa del Rey showdown with Valencia

Sports Desk March 03, 2022

Joaquin described the coming Copa del Rey final as "a beautiful thing" after he helped Real Betis seal a showdown with his old club, Valencia. Manuel Pellegrini's side drew 1-1…

Copa del Rey

Real Betis 1-1 Rayo Vallecano (3-2 agg): Pellegrini's men book Copa final against Valencia

Sports Desk March 03, 2022

Real Betis will face Valencia in the Copa del Rey final after Manuel Pellegrini's men came through a semi-final against Rayo Vallecano. Leading 2-1 from the first leg last month…

Copa del Rey

Bordalas dedicates Valencia Copa del Rey final spot to 'incredible' fans

Sports Desk March 02, 2022

Jose Bordalas dedicated Valencia's victory over Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey semi-finals to the club's "incredible" fans. A spectacular strike from Goncalo Guedes sealed a 1-0 win at…

Copa del Rey

Valencia 1-0 Athletic Bilbao (2-1 agg): Guedes stunner secures Copa del Rey final spot

Sports Desk March 02, 2022

Valencia reached the Copa del Rey final for the third time this century as Goncalo Guedes' strike secured a 2-1 aggregate semi-final win over Athletic Bilbao. The Portugal international's powerful…

Copa del Rey

Semi-finals cannot be enough for Real Betis, says Pellegrini

Sports Desk February 03, 2022

Reaching the Copa del Rey semi-finals cannot be "the most important night" for Real Betis, insists Manuel Pellegrini. Betis booked their place in the final four with a 4-0 hammering…

Copa del Rey

Ancelotti admits Real Madrid missed Benzema as he insists Copa exit was not a surprise

Sports Desk February 03, 2022

Carlo Ancelotti admitted Real Madrid missed the quality of Karim Benzema as he claimed their Copa del Rey exit to Athletic Bilbao was not a surprise. The LaLiga leaders were…

Copa del Rey

Athletic Bilbao 1-0 Real Madrid: Berenguer blasts Marcelino's men back into Copa del Rey semi-finals

Sports Desk February 03, 2022

Athletic Bilbao avenged their Supercopa de Espana final loss by defeating Real Madrid 1-0 in Thursday's Copa del Rey quarter-final. Alex Berenguer struck a brilliant winner in the 89th minute…

Copa del Rey

Benzema to miss Madrid's Copa del Rey clash with Athletic

Sports Desk February 02, 2022

Karim Benzema has been left out of Real Madrid's squad for the Copa del Rey quarter-final against Athletic Bilbao on Thursday due to a hamstring injury. The fitness of France…

Copa del Rey

Iker Muniain: The Athletic Bilbao magician out to break his Copa del Rey curse

Sports Desk February 02, 2022

March 8 will mark 10 years since Manchester United suffered one of their most one-sided home defeats in the Alex Ferguson era. The Europa League last-16 first leg finished 3-2…

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Ancelotti hopeful of having Benzema back for Copa del Rey clash

Sports Desk February 02, 2022

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has said Karim Benzema could be fit for Thursday's Copa del Rey quarter-final against Athletic Bilbao at San Mames, but warned he will not be…

Copa del Rey

Brazil refuse to release Real Madrid players early despite Copa del Rey clash

Sports Desk January 26, 2022

Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) director Juninho has confirmed Brazil will not release Real Madrid players before the end of the international break. South American teams are in World Cup qualifying …

Copa del Rey

Real Madrid draw Barcelona's conquerors Athletic Bilbao in Copa del Rey quarter-finals

Sports Desk January 21, 2022

Real Madrid will face Barcelona's conquerors Athletic Bilbao in the pick of the Copa del Rey quarter-final ties. The one-legged fixture at San Mames is a repeat of last week's…

Copa del Rey

Xavi reeling from Copa del Rey defeat as Barca confirm Fati thigh injury

Sports Desk January 20, 2022

Xavi admitted his Barcelona team failed to match the intensity of Athletic Bilbao as they tumbled out of the Copa del Rey at the last-16 stage, another blow in a…

Copa del Rey

Athletic Bilbao 3-2 Barcelona: Holders dumped out of Copa del Rey on sorry night for Xavi

Sports Desk January 20, 2022

Holders Barcelona were dumped out of the Copa del Rey and saw another trophy slip away as Xavi's team lost 3-2 after extra time at Athletic Bilbao. Home captain Iker…

Copa del Rey

Hazard and Isco rescue Madrid: I know I can count on them, says Ancelotti

Sports Desk January 20, 2022

Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged Eden Hazard and Isco might have been frustrated by their restricted roles for Real Madrid but now hopes to rely on both moving forward. Hazard and Isco…

Copa del Rey

Elche 1-2 Real Madrid (aet): Hazard the Copa hero as 10 men stage late comeback

Sports Desk January 20, 2022

Eden Hazard was Real Madrid's unlikely Copa del Rey matchwinner as the 10-man LaLiga leaders rallied to a 2-1 win at Elche in extra time. Madrid have lifted the Copa…

Copa del Rey

'Atletico must put heart, head and shoulders in the face of what is happening' - Simeone

Sports Desk January 19, 2022

Diego Simeone has demanded his players give their all to get Atletico Madrid's season back on track but admitted they are "competing well and have the desire" after being knocked…

Copa del Rey

Betis ordered to shut stadium for two games after derby suspension

Sports Desk January 19, 2022

Real Betis will be unable to play their next two home games at Estadio Benito Villamarin following the suspension of their Copa del Rey clash with local rivals Sevilla. The…

Copa del Rey

Real Betis v Sevilla game to resume behind closed doors on Sunday, RFEF confirms

Sports Desk January 16, 2022

The Copa del Rey clash between Real Betis and Sevilla will resume behind closed doors on Sunday, the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has confirmed. Saturday's Seville derby at Estadio…

Copa del Rey

Real Betis' Copa del Rey clash with Sevilla suspended after Jordan hit by object from crowd

Sports Desk January 15, 2022

The Copa del Rey clash between Real Betis and Sevilla has been suspended due to crowd trouble, with Joan Jordan hit by an object from the crowd. Alejandro Gomez opened…

Copa del Rey

Barcelona draw Athletic Bilbao in Copa del Rey final repeat, Sevilla face Real Betis derby

Sports Desk January 07, 2022

The Copa del Rey round of 16 will feature a repeat last season's final, as Barcelona were drawn against Athletic Bilbao, while a Seville derby is also on the cards.…

Copa del Rey

Alcoyano 1-3 Real Madrid: Asensio, Militao on target as Los Blancos avoid repeat of last year's shock

Sports Desk January 05, 2022

Substitutes Marco Asensio and Isco ensured Real Madrid avoided more Copa del Rey embarrassment against Alcoyano as the LaLiga leaders battled to a 3-1 victory in the round-of-32 tie. Madrid…

Copa del Rey

Dani Alves revels in second Barcelona debut: 'A special day to wear the shirt again'

Sports Desk January 05, 2022

Dani Alves described playing for Barcelona again as "too special a gift" after making his second debut in the Copa del Rey win over Linares Deportivo. The veteran defender played…

Copa del Rey

Linares Deportivo 1-2 Barcelona: Copa del Rey holders survive scare to progress

Sports Desk January 05, 2022

Barcelona survived a scare as they came from behind to beat Linares Deportivo 2-1 in the Copa del Rey. The third-tier side took a shock first-half lead at Linarejos through…

Copa del Rey

Dani Alves handed second Barcelona debut in Copa del Rey clash

Sports Desk January 05, 2022

Dani Alves was handed his second debut for Barcelona's Copa del Rey clash with Linares Deportivo after being officially registered by the LaLiga club. The 38-year-old re-joined Barca on a…

Copa del Rey

Alves cleared for Barca's Copa del Rey clash, Dembele returns

Sports Desk January 05, 2022

Dani Alves has been cleared to play in Barcelona's Copa del Rey tie at Linares Deportivo on Wednesday and Ousmane Dembele is back in the squad. Alves agreed a surprise…

Copa del Rey

Copa del Rey: Real Madrid draw their shock cup conquerors Alcoyano again

Sports Desk December 17, 2021

Real Madrid must return to the scene of one of their greatest embarrassments in modern times after being drawn to face Alcoyano again at the last-32 stage of the Copa…

Copa del Rey

Messi hails 'special' Copa del Rey triumph as Laporta backs forward to sign new deal

Sports Desk April 17, 2021

Lionel Messi hailed the special achievement of captaining Barcelona to another trophy as president Joan Laporta backed the superstar forward to sign a new deal with the club. The 33-year-old…

Copa del Rey

Goals, Barca joy and Athletic pain - Messi's 'final final' ends just like the rest

Sports Desk April 17, 2021

It was all that was missing: a Lionel Messi goal. The rest of Saturday's Copa del Rey final was following a predictable, popular script. Barcelona were winning. Athletic Bilbao were…

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