Copa del Rey

Real Madrid's red cards: Antonio Rudiger 'threw object' at referee, Jude Bellingham's 'aggressive behaviour'

Rudiger had to be held back by his team-mates and coaching staff and appeared to throw a missile in the direction of De Burgos Bengoetxea.

Dermot Corrigan and Colin Millar Comments count 188

Barcelona 3 Real Madrid 2 - Jules Kounde the unlikely hero in epic Copa del Rey final

Dermot Corrigan and more Comments count 83

Pedri's passing playbook: Why he is Barcelona's 'pillar' and the man who makes them tick

Thom Harris and Anantaajith Raghuraman Comments count 28

Why a Spanish referee breaking down in tears caused a furious reaction from Real Madrid

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Barcelona-Real Madrid: Who will win Copa del Rey final, how should they line up, and what should you look out for?

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Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski and Alejandro Balde to miss Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid

Both players are sidelined with hamstring issues sustained earlier this month.

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Real Madrid's relationship with the Copa del Rey - it's complicated

Madrid have won Spain's national cup competition just three times in the past 31 years. Why?

Guillermo Rai Comments count 6

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Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski in fitness race for Copa del Rey final, Champions League semi-final

The striker sustained a left hamstring injury on Saturday. He is Barcelona's top scorer this season with 40 goals in 48 games.

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Barcelona's Alejandro Balde suffers hamstring injury; doubt for Copa del Rey final

The left-back suffered the injury in Saturday's La Liga victory at Leganes, having to be replaced in the 41st minute by Gerard Martin.

Pol Ballús Comments count 3

Barcelona want a new striker, but can they really do better than Ferran Torres?

A 'shark mentality' is fuelling the forward's best season at the club and suggests he could be Lewandowski's successor

Pol Ballús Comments count 28

Atletico Madrid 0 Barcelona 1 (4-5 agg) - Magical Yamal, Torres scores again and a Clasico final next

Thom Harris and Dermot Corrigan break down Barcelona's Copa del Rey semi-final win over Atletico Madrid

Dermot Corrigan and Thom Harris Comments count 13

The Real Madrid youngster who crossed the divide from Atletico - and caused a rift

Jesus Fortea broke a 'pact of non-aggression' between the Madrid sides when he joined Real's academy from Atletico. Now he can't get a game

Mario Cortegana Comments count 13

Barcelona's Pedri and the passes that show why he is different

The Barcelona midfielder is playing deeper under new coach Hansi Flick and thriving. He put on a passing masterclass against Valencia

Pol Ballús Comments count 26

Leganes 2 Real Madrid 3: Garcia announces himself, tireless Valverde and Lunin's role

Real Madrid's exciting academy forward made the difference as Carlo Ancelotti's side scored late to advance in the Copa del Rey

Guillermo Rai Comments count 3

Real Madrid 2 Barcelona 5: Lamine Yamal and Co inflict a historic humiliation

Barca put four goals past Madrid in consecutive matches for the first time in Clasico history. Our writers analyse the key talking points

Dermot Corrigan, Anantaajith Raghuraman Comments count 106

Valencia Copa del Rey tie postponed amid extreme weather warnings

Valencia’s Copa del Rey match against Parla Escuela on Wednesday has been postponed due to the extreme weather conditions expected over the coming days. The club have subsequently asked La Liga to postpone Saturday’s match against Real Madrid, which is scheduled to take place at the Mestalla Stadium. Red weather warnings for “extreme danger” are in place across southern parts of the country, including Valencia. Valencia’s first-round tie against the third-tier side was due to take place at Estadio Las Américas in Madrid, but the club made a request to the Spanish...

Dermot Corrigan and Callum Davis Comments count 2

Ernesto Valverde, Athletic Bilbao’s ‘artistic, intellectual’ manager

On Saturday Athletic Bilbao have a chance to win a first major trophy in 40 years. We profile their fascinating manager

Dermot Corrigan Comments count 19

The Copa del Rey is Spain’s most interesting competition – so why can’t UK fans watch it?

Mallorca and Athletic Bilbao will contest Saturday's final, but no UK broadcaster deal means fans are stuck

Colin Millar Comments count 25

NBA knowledge and local demons: Mallorca’s owners have put them back on the big stage

Led by a group of Stateside investors since January 2016, the Spanish club are about to play their biggest game in years

Dermot Corrigan Comments count 4

Racing Santander refused to play in the Copa del Rey – and it helped save them

By January 30, 2014, Racing's players had gone months without pay - so they decided to act

Colin Millar Comments count 20

Barcelona’s Copa del Rey defeat ends hopes of silverware – but it isn’t all bad

Athletic Bilbao's 4-2 Spanish Cup victory leaves Xavi's side with little chance of winning a title this season

Laia Cervelló Herrero Comments count 40

Barcelona pass another nervy test in Spanish Cup – as Xavi breathes a sigh of relief

Low on confidence and with damaged morale, Barcelona beat third-tier opposition to reach the quarter-finals

Laia Cervelló Herrero Comments count 9

Real Madrid do not see Copa del Rey as a priority – but Atletico defeat hurts

Thursday's defeat was only Madrid's second of the season, but the last one also came against their city rivals

Guillermo Rai Comments count 25

Barcelona’s leadership problem leaves them short on confidence – and character

After their weekend Supercopa demolition by Real Madrid, today's cup trip to third-division Unionistas de Salamanca suddenly looks worrying

Laia Cervelló Herrero Comments count 31

Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey visit to semi-professional Arandina – or how to upstage the Three Kings

On January 6, Spaniards celebrate the arrival of the Three Kings. This year was different for the city of Aranda de Duero

Mario Cortegana Comments count 16

Copa del Rey

Real Madrid's red cards: Antonio Rudiger 'threw object' at referee, Jude Bellingham's 'aggressive behaviour'

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Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski in fitness race for Copa del Rey final, Champions League semi-final

Barcelona's Alejandro Balde suffers hamstring injury; doubt for Copa del Rey final

Barcelona want a new striker, but can they really do better than Ferran Torres?

Atletico Madrid 0 Barcelona 1 (4-5 agg) - Magical Yamal, Torres scores again and a Clasico final next

The Real Madrid youngster who crossed the divide from Atletico - and caused a rift

Barcelona's Pedri and the passes that show why he is different

Leganes 2 Real Madrid 3: Garcia announces himself, tireless Valverde and Lunin's role

Real Madrid 2 Barcelona 5: Lamine Yamal and Co inflict a historic humiliation

Valencia Copa del Rey tie postponed amid extreme weather warnings

Ernesto Valverde, Athletic Bilbao’s ‘artistic, intellectual’ manager

The Copa del Rey is Spain’s most interesting competition – so why can’t UK fans watch it?

NBA knowledge and local demons: Mallorca’s owners have put them back on the big stage

Racing Santander refused to play in the Copa del Rey – and it helped save them

Barcelona’s Copa del Rey defeat ends hopes of silverware – but it isn’t all bad

Barcelona pass another nervy test in Spanish Cup – as Xavi breathes a sigh of relief

Real Madrid do not see Copa del Rey as a priority – but Atletico defeat hurts

Barcelona’s leadership problem leaves them short on confidence – and character

Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey visit to semi-professional Arandina – or how to upstage the Three Kings