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Athletic Bilbao need penalties to end 40-year wait for Copa del Rey glory
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Athletic Bilbao need penalties to end 40-year wait for Copa del Rey glory

April 06, 2024
Substitute Alex Berenguer ended Athletic Bilbao’s 40-year wait for Copa del Rey glory with the decisive penalty in a shoot-out victory over Real Mallorca. Raul Garcia, Iker Muniain, Mikel Vesga…
Mallorca’s Vedat Muriqi says ‘too much pressure’ on Athletic Bilbao in final
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Mallorca’s Vedat Muriqi says ‘too much pressure’ on Athletic Bilbao in final

April 05, 2024
Mallorca striker Vedat Muriqi has ramped up the pressure on Athletic Bilbao ahead of the Copa del Rey final by suggesting expectation may be too much for the Basque club.…
Athletic Bilbao ease into Copa del Rey final with victory over Atletico Madrid
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Athletic Bilbao ease into Copa del Rey final with victory over Atletico Madrid

February 29, 2024
Athletic Bilbao swept past Atletico Madrid 3-0 at Estadio San Mames to seal their place in the Copa del Rey final. Leading 1-0 from the opening leg, first-half goals from…
Real Mallorca reach Copa del Rey final with shoot-out win over Real Sociedad
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Real Mallorca reach Copa del Rey final with shoot-out win over Real Sociedad

February 27, 2024
Substitute Sergi Darder fired Real Mallorca into the Copa del Rey final in a dramatic penalty shoot-out at Real Sociedad. The visitors scored all five of their spot-kicks after Mikel…
Alejandro Berenguer nets winner as Bilbao take first-leg lead in Copa del Rey
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Alejandro Berenguer nets winner as Bilbao take first-leg lead in Copa del Rey

February 07, 2024
Alejandro Berenguer slammed home a first-half penalty as Athletic Bilbao claimed a 1-0 first-leg lead over Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final. Berenguer scored the winner from 12…
Stalemate for Mallorca and Real Sociedad in Copa del Rey first leg
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Stalemate for Mallorca and Real Sociedad in Copa del Rey first leg

February 06, 2024
Mallorca and Real Sociedad’s Copa del Rey semi-final remains finely poised after a goalless first leg. LaLiga strugglers Mallorca will be the happier of the two despite being the home…
Athletic Bilbao give Barcelona more Copa del Rey heartache
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Athletic Bilbao give Barcelona more Copa del Rey heartache

January 24, 2024
Athletic Bilbao’s Williams brothers both scored in extra-time as Barcelona endured more Copa del Rey misery at the San Mames in a 4-2 humbling in their quarter-final. Inaki came off…
LaLiga leaders Girona knocked out of Copa del Rey by Mallorca
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LaLiga leaders Girona knocked out of Copa del Rey by Mallorca

January 24, 2024
Girona were knocked out of the Copa del Rey in the quarter-finals as the LaLiga leaders fell to a 3-2 defeat at 10-man Real Mallorca. The hosts took the lead…
Xavi urges Barcelona to remain ‘focused’ ahead of Athletic Bilbao cup clash
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Xavi urges Barcelona to remain ‘focused’ ahead of Athletic Bilbao cup clash

January 23, 2024
Barcelona boss Xavi has urged his side to remain “focused” ahead of their Copa del Rey quarter-final clash against Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday. The sides have history in the competition…
Atletico Madrid dump out Real Madrid to reach Copa del Rey quarter-finals
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Atletico Madrid dump out Real Madrid to reach Copa del Rey quarter-finals

January 18, 2024
Atletico Madrid dumped Real Madrid out of the Copa del Rey on Thursday night, beating their city rivals 4-2 after extra-time at the Wanda Metropolitano. Samuel Lino and Alvaro Morata…
Barcelona survive scare from Unionistas to advance to Copa del Rey quarter-final
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Barcelona survive scare from Unionistas to advance to Copa del Rey quarter-final

January 18, 2024
Barcelona came from behind to beat Unionistas da Salamanca 3-1 and reach the Copa del Rey quarter-finals. The third-tier team threatened an upset when Alvaro Gomez’s first-half goal gave them…
Carlo Ancelotti expects even tougher test as Real prepare to meet Atletico again
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Carlo Ancelotti expects even tougher test as Real prepare to meet Atletico again

January 17, 2024
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has warned his side face a tougher test on Thursday when they play arch-rivals Atletico for the second time in eight days. The two Spanish…
We are closer to success than defeat – Xavi insists future bright for Barcelona
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We are closer to success than defeat – Xavi insists future bright for Barcelona

January 17, 2024
Barcelona manager Xavi maintains his side are “closer to success than defeat” as they look to avoid an upset in their Copa del Rey last-16 tie at third-tier Unionistas. A…
Barcelona progress in Copa del Rey after narrow win at fourth-tier Barbastro
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Barcelona progress in Copa del Rey after narrow win at fourth-tier Barbastro

January 07, 2024
Barcelona booked their place in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey despite an unconvincing display in a 3-2 victory over fourth-tier Barbastro. Fermin Lopez, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski…
Brahim Diaz inspires Real Madrid to see off stubborn fourth-tier Arandina
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Brahim Diaz inspires Real Madrid to see off stubborn fourth-tier Arandina

January 06, 2024
Second-half goals from Joselu, Brahim Diaz and Rodrygo saw Real Madrid into the last 16 of the Copa del Rey with a 3-1 win over fourth-tier Arandina. Although the final…
Girona battle past second-tier Elche to progress in Copa del Rey
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Girona battle past second-tier Elche to progress in Copa del Rey

January 06, 2024
Goals from Daley Blind and Yan Couto fired Girona into the last 16 of the Copa del Rey with a 2-0 win away to Segunda Division Elche. Blind and Couto…
Carlo Ancelotti: Jude Bellingham ‘obviously’ one of best players in the world
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Carlo Ancelotti: Jude Bellingham ‘obviously’ one of best players in the world

January 05, 2024
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti says Jude Bellingham is “obviously” one of the best players in the world. The England international has had a brilliant start to life in the…
Real Madrid 2-1 Osasuna: Rodrygo double ends nine-year wait for Copa del Rey glory
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Real Madrid 2-1 Osasuna: Rodrygo double ends nine-year wait for Copa del Rey glory

May 06, 2023
Rodrygo's double steered Real Madrid to Copa del Rey glory as they defeated a valiant Osasuna 2-1 in Saturday's final. The Brazil forward netted twice to guide Los Blancos to…
'Why not?' – Ancelotti backs Benzema to win another Ballon d'Or
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'Why not?' – Ancelotti backs Benzema to win another Ballon d'Or

April 06, 2023
Carlo Ancelotti believes Karim Benzema is capable of winning another Ballon d'Or after netting back-to-back hat-tricks for Real Madrid. Benzema followed up his treble in last week's 6-0 LaLiga win…
Ancelotti: Madrid played the perfect match in Clasico thrashing
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Ancelotti: Madrid played the perfect match in Clasico thrashing

April 05, 2023
Carlo Ancelotti felt Real Madrid played the "perfect match" after a 4-0 thumping of Barcelona at Camp Nou secured their place in the Copa del Rey final with a 4-1…
'When you don't kill Madrid, they kill you' – Xavi laments 'moments' after Barca's 'difficult night' ends in Clasico collapse
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'When you don't kill Madrid, they kill you' – Xavi laments 'moments' after Barca's 'difficult night' ends in Clasico collapse

April 05, 2023
Xavi was disappointed by Barcelona's failure to win "moments" after they were romped by Clasico rivals Real Madrid 4-0 at the Camp Nou to fall to a 4-1 Copa del…
Barcelona 0-4 Real Madrid (1-4 agg): Benzema hat-trick fires Blancos into final
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Barcelona 0-4 Real Madrid (1-4 agg): Benzema hat-trick fires Blancos into final

April 05, 2023
Real Madrid reached the Copa del Rey final for the first time since 2014 as a Karim Benzema hat-trick and a Vinicius Junior strike earned a 4-0 Clasico victory over…
Athletic Bilbao 1-1 Osasuna (aet, 1-2 agg): Ibanez stunner puts Rojillos into Copa del Rey final
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Athletic Bilbao 1-1 Osasuna (aet, 1-2 agg): Ibanez stunner puts Rojillos into Copa del Rey final

April 04, 2023
Pablo Ibanez's gorgeous extra-time volley stunned Athletic Bilbao as Osasuna sealed their spot in the Copa del Rey final with a 1-1 draw at San Mames that secured a 2-1…
Kroos and Modric 'untouchable' but Ancelotti offers no Clasico promises to Real Madrid veterans
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Kroos and Modric 'untouchable' but Ancelotti offers no Clasico promises to Real Madrid veterans

April 04, 2023
Carlo Ancelotti branded Toni Kroos and Luka Modric as "untouchable" at Real Madrid, though did not confirm either midfielder will start against Barcelona. Madrid head to Camp Nou on Wednesday…
Negreira scandal not impacting Barcelona squad ahead of El Clasico - Xavi
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Negreira scandal not impacting Barcelona squad ahead of El Clasico - Xavi

April 04, 2023
Barcelona are not affected by off-field matters amid the ongoing Negreira scandal, head coach Xavi said. The Catalan giants are subject to an investigation from UEFA with prosecutors in Spain…
Xavi 'still sees Real Madrid as favourites' despite Barcelona's Copa del Rey first-leg win
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Xavi 'still sees Real Madrid as favourites' despite Barcelona's Copa del Rey first-leg win

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
Lewandowski set to miss El Clasico due to hamstring injury
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Lewandowski set to miss El Clasico due to hamstring injury

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

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…
Simeone not plotting Atletico Madrid exit despite Copa del Rey collapse
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Simeone not plotting Atletico Madrid exit despite Copa del Rey collapse

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

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…
Atletico condemn 'repugnant' abuse towards Madrid star Vinicius
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Atletico condemn 'repugnant' abuse towards Madrid star Vinicius

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…
Xavi says increased confidence has led to improved Dembele performances
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Xavi says increased confidence has led to improved Dembele performances

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

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

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

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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