Copa del Rey: Real Sociedad beat Basque rivals Athletic Bilbao 1-0 for first title in 33 years
3 years, 9 months ago

Copa del Rey: Real Sociedad beat Basque rivals Athletic Bilbao 1-0 for first title in 33 years

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After being forced by the pandemic to wait a year to play its most highly anticipated match in a generation, Real Sociedad can now celebrate being Copa del Rey champions. Sociedad ended a three-decade title drought on Saturday when they beat fierce Basque rivals Athletic Bilbao 1-0 in the delayed 2020 cup final held in Seville. Bilbao will have another shot in just two weeks when they play Barcelona in the 2021 edition of the Copa del Rey final. Mikel Oyarzabal scored the solitary goal of the 2019-20 Copa del Rey final against Athletic Bilbao.

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Barcelona reaches Copa del Rey quarterfinals with 5-1 rout of Real Betis. Atletico also advances
13 hours, 35 minutes ago

Barcelona reaches Copa del Rey quarterfinals with 5-1 rout of Real Betis. Atletico also advances

Associated Press  

Barcelona followed up its rout of Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final with a comfortable 5-1 victory over Real Betis in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday. It was the fourth straight victory in 2025 for Barcelona, which on Sunday defeated Madrid 5-2 in Saudi Arabia to win the Spanish Super Cup. The …

Copa del Rey: Captain Griezmann scores winner as Atletico Madrid sails into round of 16
1 week, 4 days ago

Copa del Rey: Captain Griezmann scores winner as Atletico Madrid sails into round of 16

The Hindu  

A first-half goal from captain Antoine Griezmann gave Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win at third-tier Marbella on Saturday to send it into Copa del Rey round of 16 with a 13th consecutive victory across all competitions. That equalled Atletico’s best-ever run of victories and coach Diego Simeone’s best winning record at the club since the 2012-13 season. “We are living …

Becker’s goal hands Real Sociedad shock win over Barcelona
2 months ago

Becker’s goal hands Real Sociedad shock win over Barcelona

The Hindu  

Barcelona suffered a shock 1-0 La Liga defeat at Real Sociedad on Sunday that ended their seven-match winning streak in all competitions as Sheraldo Becker scored for the Basque side in the first half. Leaders Barcelona got their first taste of defeat in over a month and only their second in their domestic season after they were dominated throughout the …

La Liga 2024-25: Leader Barcelona stumbles in surprise 1-0 defeat against Real Sociedad
2 months ago

La Liga 2024-25: Leader Barcelona stumbles in surprise 1-0 defeat against Real Sociedad

The Hindu  

La Liga leader Barcelona fell to a 1-0 defeat at Real Sociedad on Sunday as it had a Robert Lewandowski goal controversially disallowed at the Anoeta stadium, in San Sebastian, Spain. Sheraldo Becker’s 33rd-minute goal consigned the Catalan giant to its second league defeat of the season, leaving Hansi Flick’s side six points clear of second-placed Real Madrid, having played …

Atletico Scrapes Past Unio Esportiva Vic in Copa del Rey Second Round
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Atletico Scrapes Past Unio Esportiva Vic in Copa del Rey Second Round

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid scraped past sixth-tier side Unio Esportiva Vic 2-0 thanks to late goals by Julian Alvarez to reach the Copa del Rey second round on Thursday. Despite fielding a strong lineup including regulars like Antoine Griezmann, Koke and Alvarez, Atletico struggled to break the deadlock in the second half and eventually conceded the win.

Barcelona beat Real Sociedad to return to second in La Liga
8 months ago

Barcelona beat Real Sociedad to return to second in La Liga

China Daily  

FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal celebrates scoring their first goal with Raphinha during the La Liga match against Real Sociedad at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona, Spain on May 13, 2024. MADRID - FC Barcelona returned to second place in La Liga after a 2-0 home win over Real Sociedad on Monday night. Lamine Yamal opened the scoring in the 40th …

Athletic Bilbao beats Mallorca on penalties to win first Copa del Rey in 40 years
9 months, 1 week ago

Athletic Bilbao beats Mallorca on penalties to win first Copa del Rey in 40 years

The Hindu  

After four decades and a half dozen finals that ended in defeat, Athletic Bilbao was able to lift a cathartic Copa del Rey trophy No. Athletic goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala saved a penalty by Manuel Morlanes, while Mallorca’s Nemanja Radonjic shot high. Extra time in the final ended 1-1 after Dani Rodríguez gave Mallorca the lead in the 21st minute and …

Athletic Bilbao beats Mallorca on penalties to win first Copa del Rey in 40 years
9 months, 1 week ago

Athletic Bilbao beats Mallorca on penalties to win first Copa del Rey in 40 years

Associated Press  

SEVILLE, Spain — After four decades and a half dozen finals that ended in defeat, Athletic Bilbao was able to lift a cathartic Copa del Rey trophy No. Athletic goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala saved a penalty by Manuel Morlanes, while Mallorca’s Nemanja Radonjic shot high. Extra time in the final ended 1-1 after Dani Rodríguez gave Mallorca the lead in the …

UEFA Champions League: Real Sociedad dream of 'magical night' seeking comeback against PSG
10 months, 1 week ago

UEFA Champions League: Real Sociedad dream of 'magical night' seeking comeback against PSG

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Real Sociedad have won just one of their last nine games in all competitions, scoring only six goals in that time. That run has seen them slip to seventh place in La Liga, while they were eliminated from the Copa del Rey in the semi-finals on penalties by Mallorca. Real Sociedad were eliminated from the Copa del Rey in the …

Mallorca beat Real Sociedad on penalties to return to Copa del Rey final two decades later
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Mallorca beat Real Sociedad on penalties to return to Copa del Rey final two decades later

Hindustan Times  

More than two decades later, Mallorca is back in the Copa del Rey final. Sociedad v RCD Mallorca - Mallorca's Dominik Greif and Sergi Darder celebrate after winning the penalty shoot-out The Spanish club partly owned by Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr and former NBA great Steve Nash defeated Real Sociedad 5-4 in a penalty shootout on Tuesday to …

Mallorca beats Real Sociedad on penalties to return to Copa del Rey final two decades later
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Mallorca beats Real Sociedad on penalties to return to Copa del Rey final two decades later

Associated Press  

MADRID — More than two decades later, Mallorca is back in the Copa del Rey final. The Spanish club partly owned by Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr and former NBA great Steve Nash defeated Real Sociedad 5-4 in a penalty shootout on Tuesday to make it to the final 21 years after it won the competition for the only …

Copa del Rey: Alex Berenguer penalty earns Athletic Bilbao semi-final first leg win at Atletico Madrid
11 months, 1 week ago

Copa del Rey: Alex Berenguer penalty earns Athletic Bilbao semi-final first leg win at Atletico Madrid

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Alex Berenguer earned Athletic Bilbao an impressive 1-0 win at Atletico Madrid in a tense Copa del Rey semi-final first leg clash on Wednesday. “We did what we’ve been doing all the year, the team sacrificed a lot and this is the way we have to continue.” Sitting fourth in La Liga and 10 points adrift of leaders Real Madrid, …

Athletic Bilbao ends Atletico Madrid’s 28-match unbeaten streak at home in 1st leg of Copa semifinal
11 months, 1 week ago

Athletic Bilbao ends Atletico Madrid’s 28-match unbeaten streak at home in 1st leg of Copa semifinal

Associated Press  

MADRID — Athletic Bilbao ended Atletico Madrid’s 28-match unbeaten streak at home with a 1-0 win in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals on Wednesday. “It’s always tough to win in this stadium, they are always pressing forward and putting you on the defensive,” Athletic coach Ernesto Valverde said. “It was a typical Copa match and we …

Mallorca and Real Sociedad draw 0-0 in first leg of Copa del Rey semifinals
11 months, 1 week ago

Mallorca and Real Sociedad draw 0-0 in first leg of Copa del Rey semifinals

Associated Press  

MADRID — Mallorca and Real Sociedad drew 0-0 in a lackluster first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals on Tuesday. “They have a quality team, that is playing in the Champions League, so I’m satisfied with the result,” Mallorca coach Javier Aguirre said. Sociedad is trying to return to the Copa final for the first time since it beat …

Atletico back in Copa semifinals 7 years later, VAR denies penalty for Sevilla
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Atletico back in Copa semifinals 7 years later, VAR denies penalty for Sevilla

Hindustan Times  

Seven years later, Atletico Madrid is back in the Copa del Rey semifinals. Atletico Madrid's players celebrate their victory at the end of the Spanish Copa del Rey quarter final football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Sevilla FC Memphis Depay scored in the second half and video review called back a penalty for Sevilla in stoppage time as …

Atletico Madrid back in Copa semifinals 7 years later. VAR denies stoppage-time penalty for Sevilla
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Atletico Madrid back in Copa semifinals 7 years later. VAR denies stoppage-time penalty for Sevilla

Associated Press  

MADRID — Seven years later, Atletico Madrid is back in the Copa del Rey semifinals. Memphis Depay scored in the second half and video review called back a penalty for Sevilla in stoppage time as Atletico held on for a 1-0 victory Thursday to reach the last four for the first time since 2017. “Hopefully we can win this Copa …

Williams scores on return from Africa Cup to help Athletic beat Barcelona in Copa
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Williams scores on return from Africa Cup to help Athletic beat Barcelona in Copa

Associated Press  

MADRID — Iñaki Williams scored in extra time on the same day he returned from Ghana’s early elimination in the Africa Cup to lead Athletic Bilbao to a 4-2 win over Barcelona and to a spot in the Copa del Rey semifinals. Williams started on the bench after arriving in Spain the morning of the match between the two most …

Real Sociedad defeats Celta Vigo 2-1 to return to Copa del Rey semifinals
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Real Sociedad defeats Celta Vigo 2-1 to return to Copa del Rey semifinals

Associated Press  

MADRID — Real Sociedad defeated Celta Vigo 2-1 on Tuesday to reach the Copa del Rey semifinals for the first time since winning the competition four seasons ago. Mikel Oyarzabal and Sheraldo Becker scored for the visitors in a rematch of the teams’ Spanish league game on Saturday, when Sociedad won 1-0 in Vigo. Sociedad, which beat Basque Country rival …

La Liga: Valencia hurt Athletic Bilbao's top-four ambitions with surprise win
11 months, 3 weeks ago

La Liga: Valencia hurt Athletic Bilbao's top-four ambitions with surprise win

Firstpost  

Athletic Bilbao’s top four finish ambitions were dented in a narrow 1-0 defeat by Valencia on Saturday in La Liga. However they came up against another in-form side in Ruben Baraja’s sturdy Valencia, who ground out their fourth consecutive La Liga victory to move seventh. Mendez apology Brais Mendez’s long-range strike earned Real Sociedad a 1-0 win at Celta Vigo. …

Atletico Madrid eliminate Real Madrid from Copa del Rey last 16, Barcelona scrape past third-tier rivals
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Atletico Madrid eliminate Real Madrid from Copa del Rey last 16, Barcelona scrape past third-tier rivals

Firstpost  

Antoine Griezmann and Rodrigo Riquelme’s extra-time strikes earned Atletico Madrid a 4-2 win over rivals Real Madrid and passage to the Copa del Rey quarter-finals on Thursday. Madrid twice pegged back Atletico to take the game to extra-time, with Jan Oblak’s own goal cancelling out Samuel Lino’s opener, and Joselu netting late on after Morata had put the hosts in …

Sevilla, Athletic Bilbao and Mallorca advance to quarterfinals of Copa del Rey
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Sevilla, Athletic Bilbao and Mallorca advance to quarterfinals of Copa del Rey

Hindustan Times  

Sevilla left behind its Spanish league struggles on Tuesday, defeating Getafe 3-1 to reach the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey. Sergio Ramos scored once and Isaac Romero twice to give Sevilla the road victory and put the southern Spanish club in the quarterfinals for the second consecutive year. Getafe, which is 10th in the Spanish league, was trying to …

Copa del Rey 2023-24: Sevilla, Athletic Bilbao and Mallorca advance to quarterfinals
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Copa del Rey 2023-24: Sevilla, Athletic Bilbao and Mallorca advance to quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Sevilla left behind its Spanish league struggles on Tuesday, defeating Getafe 3-1 to reach the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey. Voting lines now open for Sportstar ACES Awards 2024 Getafe, which is 10th in the Spanish league, was trying to reach the Copa quarterfinals for the first time since 2019. Alaves, 13th in the league, was trying to make …

LaLiga round-up: Athletic Bilbao top Sociedad in Basque Country derby to move up to 3rd; Villarreal lose again
1 year ago

LaLiga round-up: Athletic Bilbao top Sociedad in Basque Country derby to move up to 3rd; Villarreal lose again

Hindustan Times  

Athletic Bilbao forward Álex Berenguer scored twice in a 2-1 win over Real Sociedad which lifted the hosts into third place in the Spanish league on Saturday. Athletic Bilbao players celebrate their win at the end of the Spanish league football match between Athletic Club Bilbao and Real Sociedad With its victory in the Basque Country derby, Athletic edged ahead …

Copa del Rey: Real Madrid thrash Arandina to storm into last 16, Atletico beat Lugo
1 year ago

Copa del Rey: Real Madrid thrash Arandina to storm into last 16, Atletico beat Lugo

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Reigning champions Real Madrid secured their place in the Copa del Rey last 16 with a 3-1 win at fourth-tier Arandina on Saturday. The minnows fought gamely in the first half but Joselu put Madrid ahead with a penalty early in the second, with Brahim Diaz and Rodrygo Goes expanding Madrid’s lead. Madrid defender Nacho Fernandez put through his own …

La Liga: Araujo’s late goal gives Barcelona 1-0 win at Real Sociedad
1 year, 2 months ago

La Liga: Araujo’s late goal gives Barcelona 1-0 win at Real Sociedad

The Hindu  

Barcelona’s Ronald Araujo headed a stoppage-time goal to snatch a 1-0 win at Real Sociedad on Saturday as they kept pace with the leaders in La Liga after being outplayed by the hosts. Real Sociedad had chances in the first half but were foiled by a series of saves from Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Sociedad keeper Alex Remiro then made a …

Real Sociedad beats Salzburg 2-0 for its 1st group-stage win in 20 years in Champions League
1 year, 3 months ago

Real Sociedad beats Salzburg 2-0 for its 1st group-stage win in 20 years in Champions League

Associated Press  

SALZBURG, Austria — Real Sociedad picked up its first win in the group stage of the Champions League in two decades with a 2-0 win at Salzburg on Tuesday. Sociedad is making its first Champions League appearance in nearly a decade, when it went out in the group stage of the 2013-14 season with only one point in six matches. …

Real Sociedad seals Champions League place, Espanyol relegated
1 year, 7 months ago

Real Sociedad seals Champions League place, Espanyol relegated

The Hindu  

Real Sociedad fell to a 2-1 defeat at Atletico Madrid on Sunday but still sealed qualification for next season’s Champions League after Villarreal was beaten 2-1 at Rayo Vallecano. Imanol Alguacil’s side reached Europe’s premier competition for the first time since 2013 as the Yellow Submarine’s slip-up at Vallecas ensured the Basque club finishes fourth. Antoine Griezmann and Nahuel Molina …

Merino and Sorloth give Real Sociedad 2-1 win at Barcelona
1 year, 7 months ago

Merino and Sorloth give Real Sociedad 2-1 win at Barcelona

The Hindu  

Mikel Merino and Alexander Sorloth scored in each half to earn Real Sociedad a 2-1 win at Barcelona on Saturday, handing the La Liga champion its first home defeat of the season on a day when it was celebrating the club’s title triumph. However, Real Sociedad made sure it would not go all Barca’s way as it got in-front quickly, …

Copa del Rey Final Spanish league Real Madrid vs Osasuna Prediction, Preview
1 year, 8 months ago

Copa del Rey Final Spanish league Real Madrid vs Osasuna Prediction, Preview

The Hindu  

It’s time for Real Madrid to switch back into championship mode for the final part of what has been an inconsistent season. Madrid will play Osasuna in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday following a stretch of poor showings in the Spanish league, where the title has long been out of reach. While Madrid’s top priority is to defend …

Real Madrid advances to Copa del Rey final with 4-0 win over Barcelona
1 year, 9 months ago

Real Madrid advances to Copa del Rey final with 4-0 win over Barcelona

The Hindu  

Karim Benzema struck a hat-trick as Real Madrid thrashed arch-rival and league leader Barcelona 4-0 to reach the Copa del Rey final in stunning fashion on Wednesday. Barca, bidding for a fourth successive Clasico victory this season, looked set for the final having edged a 1-0 win in the first leg of the semifinal in Madrid last month. Vinicius Jr …

Raphinha’s winner restores Barcelona’s nine-point lead at top of LaLiga
1 year, 10 months ago

Raphinha’s winner restores Barcelona’s nine-point lead at top of LaLiga

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Raphinha scored the only goal as LaLiga leaders …

Copa del Rey: Barcelona earn gutsy 1-0 win at Real Madrid in semi-final first leg
1 year, 10 months ago

Copa del Rey: Barcelona earn gutsy 1-0 win at Real Madrid in semi-final first leg

Hindustan Times  

A tenacious Barcelona frustrated Real Madrid to secure a 1-0 win over their bitter rivals in an ill-tempered Copa del Rey semi-final first leg on Thursday. Barcelona players celebrate after Barcelona's Franck Kessie scores his side's opening goal during the Spanish Copa del Rey semi final The visitors defended superbly after Real centre back Eder Militao scored an own goal …

Copa Del Rey: Barcelona Dig Out First Leg El Clasico Win Over Real Madrid
1 year, 10 months ago

Copa Del Rey: Barcelona Dig Out First Leg El Clasico Win Over Real Madrid

News 18  

Eder Militao’s own goal handed a depleted Barcelona a surprise 1-0 away victory over Real Madrid in a stormy Copa del Rey semi-final first leg on Thursday. Sergio Busquets made his 46th Clasico appearance, overtaking former Real Madrid and Barcelona greats Sergio Ramos and Lionel Messi to set a new record. Madrid frustrations Despite Barcelona’s seven-point lead over champions Madrid …

Copa del Rey: Barcelona earns gutsy 1-0 win at Real in semifinal first leg
1 year, 10 months ago

Copa del Rey: Barcelona earns gutsy 1-0 win at Real in semifinal first leg

The Hindu  

Eder Militao’s own goal handed a depleted Barcelona a surprise 1-0 away victory over Real Madrid in a stormy Copa del Rey semifinal first leg on Friday. After Barcelona’s Europa League elimination by Manchester United last week and a first-ever loss against La Liga minnow Almeria, Madrid fans smelled blood but were left bitterly frustrated. Sergio Busquets made his 46th …

Wounded Barca faces Madrid in Copa Clasico semis at critical moment
1 year, 10 months ago

Wounded Barca faces Madrid in Copa Clasico semis at critical moment

The Hindu  

A wounded Barcelona faces Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinal first leg on Thursday, hunting for a Clasico win to make coach Xavi Hernandez’s gamble at a critical moment of the season pay off. “We have to change our mindset if we want to win the league and the cup,” warned Xavi after El Bilal Toure’s goal inflicted …

Real Madrid Beat Osasuna 2-0 to Close in on Barcelona in La Liga
1 year, 10 months ago

Real Madrid Beat Osasuna 2-0 to Close in on Barcelona in La Liga

News 18  

Fede Valverde and Marco Asensio scored as Real Madrid struggled to beat Osasuna 2-0 in La Liga on Saturday, just three days before they head to Liverpool in the Champions League. Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema was missing from Real’s matchday squad as coach Carlo Ancelotti rested the France attacker ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League last-16 first leg at Anfield. …

Copa del Rey: Real Madrid and Barcelona to Meet in 'El Clasico' Semifinal
1 year, 11 months ago

Copa del Rey: Real Madrid and Barcelona to Meet in 'El Clasico' Semifinal

News 18  

Real Madrid will get a chance for revenge against Barcelona when the Spanish teams meet in the Copa del Rey semifinals. Madrid lost the Spanish Super Cup final to Barcelona 3-1 in Saudi Arabia on Jan. 15, the same score it beat the Catalan club in their first “clásico” of the season in the Spanish league. Barcelona also got the …

Real Madrid frustrated in goalless draw against Real Sociedad
1 year, 11 months ago

Real Madrid frustrated in goalless draw against Real Sociedad

The Hindu  

Battling Real Sociedad survived a pounding at Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday when it held Real Madrid to a goalless draw in a frantic LaLiga match. Real Madrid recorded 20 goal attempts compared to only seven created by the visitor which held its turf heroically to go home to San Sebastian with a point thanks to a string of saves by …

Copa del Rey: Ousmane Dembele's strike helps Barcelona beat Real Sociedad, reach semi-finals
1 year, 11 months ago

Copa del Rey: Ousmane Dembele's strike helps Barcelona beat Real Sociedad, reach semi-finals

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The French forward struck in the 52nd minute to power the record 31-time cup-winners through against 10-man La Real, who had Brais Mendez sent off late in the first half. Barcelona: Ousmane Dembele’s strike, capping a brilliant individual display, helped Barcelona beat Real Sociedad 1-0 on Wednesday, and reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals. “He helps us with goals, he’s …

Barcelona beats 10-man Real Sociedad 1-0 to reach Copa de Rey semifinals
1 year, 11 months ago

Barcelona beats 10-man Real Sociedad 1-0 to reach Copa de Rey semifinals

The Hindu  

Ousmane Dembélé’s goal early in the second half helped Barcelona defeat 10-man Real Sociedad 1-0 at home on Wednesday to reach the semifinals of the Copa del Rey. The result ended a nine-game winning streak for Sociedad, which played a man down from the 40th minute after Brais Méndez was sent off for a dangerous tackle on Barcelona midfielder Sergio …

Barcelona 1-0 Real Sociedad Highlights: Dembele goal gives Barca the win in Copa del Rey quarterfinal
1 year, 11 months ago

Barcelona 1-0 Real Sociedad Highlights: Dembele goal gives Barca the win in Copa del Rey quarterfinal

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the Copa Del Rey quarterfinal, Barcelona vs Real Sociedad, being played at the Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona 1-0 Real Sociedad The lone goal of Ousmane Dembele was enough to see Barcelona progress to the semifinals of Copa del Rey as Xavi Hernandez looks to continue his side’s revival as manager. Barcelona 0-0 …

Barcelona vs Real Sociedad, Copa del Rey: When, where to watch CDR quarterfinal, live streaming info
1 year, 11 months ago

Barcelona vs Real Sociedad, Copa del Rey: When, where to watch CDR quarterfinal, live streaming info

The Hindu  

Real Sociedad will put its nine-game winning streak to the test at a place where it hasn’t succeeded in more than three decades. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE HERE: Barcelona vs Real Sociedad LIVE: Lewandowski starts for Barca, Copa del Rey quarterfinal, lineups, team news Sociedad faces Barcelona in the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday at the Camp …

La Liga: Antoine Griezmann shines as Atletico Madrid thrash Real Valladolid, Sociedad beat Vallecano
1 year, 11 months ago

La Liga: Antoine Griezmann shines as Atletico Madrid thrash Real Valladolid, Sociedad beat Vallecano

Firstpost  

Atletico Madrid produced one of their best performances of the season to thrash Real Valladolid 3-0 on Saturday, with Memphis Depay making his debut. Five minutes later Griezmann doubled Atletico’s lead, blasting home Nahuel Molina’s cross. Without key midfielders Mikel Merino and Martin Zubimendi, injured and suspended respectively, Real Sociedad weren’t at their best but did well to ward off …

La Liga: Antoine Griezmann Shines in Atletico Madrid Romp, Sevilla Snatch Win
1 year, 11 months ago

La Liga: Antoine Griezmann Shines in Atletico Madrid Romp, Sevilla Snatch Win

News 18  

Atletico Madrid produced one of their best performances of the season to defeat Real Valladolid 3-0 on Saturday, with Memphis Depay making his debut. Real Sociedad, third, continued their fine form with a 2-0 win at Rayo Vallecano, while struggling Sevilla snatched a 1-0 win over Cadiz with a late Ivan Rakitic penalty. Atletico’s new Dutch forward Depay, signed from …

Copa del Rey: Atletico Madrid enter quarters, defending champions Real Betis knocked out
1 year, 11 months ago

Copa del Rey: Atletico Madrid enter quarters, defending champions Real Betis knocked out

Firstpost  

Atlético Madrid returned to the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey for the first time since 2018 by defeating second-division club Levante 2-0 on Wednesday. Marcos Llorente scored a goal and set up another by Álvaro Morata to send Atlético through to the last eight and help it rebound from two consecutive games without a win in the Spanish league. …

Copa del Rey: Athletic Bilbao and Real Betis cruise into last-16
2 years ago

Copa del Rey: Athletic Bilbao and Real Betis cruise into last-16

Firstpost  

Athletic, who have won the trophy 23 times — more than any side other than Barcelona — thrashed third division Eldense 6-1 in the round of 32. Barcelona: LaLiga sides Athletic Bilbao and Real Betis booked their places in the Spanish Cup last 16 with comfortable wins over lower-tier opponents on Thursday. Mario Soberon pulled one back for Eldense but …

Copa del Rey: Rodrygo pays tribute to Pele as Real Madrid advance to last-16
2 years ago

Copa del Rey: Rodrygo pays tribute to Pele as Real Madrid advance to last-16

Firstpost  

Real Madrid made the trip to the western Extremadura side Cacereno, who had ousted top flight Girona in the previous round. Madrid: Rodrygo scored the only goal and celebrated by paying tribute to Pele as Real Madrid advanced to the Spanish Cup last 16 on Tuesday with a hard-fought 1-0 win over fourth-tier Cacereno. Madrid made their Cup debut in …

La Liga 2022/23 | Watch Barça newcomers combine to beat Sevilla, Real Madrid’s Brazilians beat Betis
2 years, 4 months ago

La Liga 2022/23 | Watch Barça newcomers combine to beat Sevilla, Real Madrid’s Brazilians beat Betis

The Hindu  

Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Jules Koundé showed why Barcelona mortgaged part of its future for them by producing goals in a commanding 3-0 win at Sevilla in the Spanish league. Lewandowski made it five goals in four appearances since moving from Bayern Munich, ex-Leeds winger Raphinha scored his first for Barcelona, and Koundé provided two assists against his former club …

Real Sociedad 1-1 Atletico Madrid: Diego Simeone's men stutter in LaLiga as Sociedad earn draw
2 years, 4 months ago

Real Sociedad 1-1 Atletico Madrid: Diego Simeone's men stutter in LaLiga as Sociedad earn draw

Daily Mail  

Substitute Umar Sadiq earned Real Sociedad a point at home against Atletico Madrid in a 1-1 draw on Saturday in a LaLiga match in which the video referee assistant played a key role. Atletico Madrid's Alvaro Morata scored in the 5th minute of the match against Real Sociedad Umar Sadiq celebrates scoring the equaliser against Atletico Madrid for Real Sociedad …

Copa del Rey final and Der Klassiker headline Europe’s top games as Serie A sees double title fight
2 years, 8 months ago

Copa del Rey final and Der Klassiker headline Europe’s top games as Serie A sees double title fight

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Unusual names into exciting Copa del Rey final These days, the Spanish …

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