Copa del Rey

Madrid see off Mallorca to stay on title course

Aurelien Tchouameni's long-range strike earned Real Madrid a 1-0 victory over Copa del Rey runners-up Mallorca on Saturday to send Carlo Ancelotti's side 11 points clear at the top of La Liga.

Bilbao rejoices as Athletic parade Copa del Rey trophy on boat

Players boarded a barge known as the 'Gabarra' and sailed 13 kilometres down the river from the affluent town of Getxo to the Bilbao city hall, where the party continued.

Copa del Rey / Athletic beat Mallorca to end 40-year trophy drought

Athletic have been through years of heartache, having lost their previous six consecutive Spanish cup finals and a Europa League final to Atletico Madrid in 2012.

Williams brothers fire Bilbao into Copa del Rey final

Bilbao are the second most successful team in the history of the Copa del Rey, their 23 titles behind only Barcelona's 31, their most recent coming in 2020-21.

Mallorca down Sociedad to reach Copa del Rey final

Sergi Darder fired the decisive spot-kick as Real Mallorca beat Real Sociedad 5-4 on penalties to book their place in the Copa del Rey final on Tuesday.

Williams brothers fire Athletic past Barca into Copa semis

Inaki Williams raced back from Africa to face Barcelona in the Copa del Rey and sent Athletic Bilbao into the semi-finals by scoring a crucial goal in their 4-2 extra-time triumph on Wednesday.

Atletico defeat Real Madrid, Barca scrape past third-tier rivals in Copa

Defeat snapped Madrid's 21-match unbeaten run.

Barca edge brave Barbastro to reach Copa del Rey last 16

"It's a positive result, our play was positive in many moments, and we're in the last 16," Barca coach Xavi told Movistar.

Real ease past Arandina to reach Copa del Rey last 16

Atletico Madrid progressed with a 3-1 win at third-tier Lugo after Memphis Depay struck twice, while Real Betis were knocked out in a 1-0 defeat by Alaves.

January 27, 2017
January 27, 2017

Celta stun Real

An excellent Cristiano Ronaldo free-kick couldn't prevent Real Madrid from being dumped out of the Copa del Rey as a 2-2 draw at Celta Vigo on Wednesday allowed the hosts to progress to the semifinals 4-3 on aggregate.

January 26, 2017
January 26, 2017

Real Madrid fall to Celta Vigo in Cup quarters

A fine free-kick from Cristiano Ronaldo couldn't prevent Real Madrid from being dumped out of the Copa del Rey as a 2-2 draw at Celta Vigo on Wednesday allowed the hosts to progress to the semi-finals 4-3 on aggregate.

January 26, 2017
January 26, 2017

Alaves ease into semis

Alaves became the first side to book their place in the semifinals of the Copa del Rey on Tuesday as a 0-0 draw at home to second division Alcorcon was enough to seal a 2-0 aggregate win.

December 23, 2016
December 23, 2016

Barca hammer Hercules

Turkey international Arda Turan scored a hat-trick as holders Barcelona thrashed third-division side Hercules 7-0 in the second leg of their Copa del Rey last-32 tie.

December 22, 2016
December 22, 2016

Football: Barcelona pummel Hercules in Copa del Rey

Turkey international Arda Turan scored a hat-trick as holders Barcelona thrashed third-division side Hercules 7-0 in the second leg of their Copa del Rey last-32 tie.

October 28, 2016
October 28, 2016

Real run riot

A much-weakened Real Madrid went goal crazy in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday, smashing third-division minnows Cultural Leonesa 7-1 away from home in the first leg of their last-32 encounter.

July 1, 2016
July 1, 2016

Neymar: Barcelona forward signs contract to stay until 2021

Neymar will stay with Barcelona after signing a five-year contract, the club have announced.

May 24, 2016
May 24, 2016

Suarez may miss Copa America

Barcelona striker Luis Suarez is a doubt for next month's Copa America after hobbling off in tears midway through the Copa del Rey final win over Sevilla Sunday with a muscle injury.

May 22, 2016
May 22, 2016

Spanish judge overturns ban

A Spanish judge on Friday overturns a controversial ban on Barcelona fans flying Catalan separatist flags at Sunday's Copa del Rey final against Sevilla in Madrid.

February 23, 2016
February 23, 2016

Luis Enrique hails Messi as Barcelona's leader

Luis Enrique has lauded Lionel Messi as Barcelona's leader and "the best wherever he plays".

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