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.

December 31, 2015
December 31, 2015

Barcelona want more trophies in 2016: Lionel Messi

Four-time World Player of the Year Lionel Messi has warned Barcelona's rivals that the European champions are determined to match their five-trophy haul from 2015 in the coming year.

December 28, 2015
December 28, 2015

Messi, Barcelona win big at Globe Soccer Awards

Barcelona and star player Lionel Messi triumphed at the seventh edition of the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai on Sunday, taking home the prizes for best team and best player.

November 21, 2015
November 21, 2015

Barcelona's Neymar doesn't fear 'hostile' Real Madrid fans

Barcelona star Neymar said he doesn't fear passionate Real Madrid fans at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu for the Saturday's El Clasico.

November 12, 2015
November 12, 2015

Messi, Suarez & Neymar's lack of ego makes them great: Pique of Barcelona

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has hailed the selflessness of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar and believes the trio's lack of ego is key to their success.

October 29, 2015
October 29, 2015

Barcelona held to scoreles draw by third-tier Villanovense in Copa del Rey

Barcelona were held to a scoreless draw by third-tier Villanovense on Wednesday in a disappointing start to the Copa del Rey for the defending champion.

October 23, 2015
October 23, 2015

Lionel Messi denies rivalry with Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo; coy over future Barcelona exit

Injured Barcelona star Lionel Messi has failed to rule out leaving the Treble winners in the future, and has denied he is in competition with Ballon d'Or rival Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid.

October 15, 2015
October 15, 2015

Messi of Barcelona the only one who deserves Ballon d'Or: Matthaus

German football idol Lothar Matthaus has thrown his weight behind Lionel Messi to win the 2015 Ballon d'Or, insisting that no-one else merits the award.

August 29, 2015
August 29, 2015

I’ll make history with Barcelona: Neymar

Barcelona ace Neymar has said he wants to make history with his side as they look to build on last season's European and domestic treble.

June 8, 2015
June 8, 2015

Barca's historic Messi-led treble parade (video)

The treble-winning FC Barcelona stars show the Champions League, La Liga and Copa del Rey trophies through the Catalan capital.

May 13, 2015
May 13, 2015

Pep Guardiola: Barcelona's Lionel Messi as good as Pele

Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola compares Lionel Messi to Brazil legend Pele as he backs his former club Barcelona to win the Champions League.

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