Copa del Rey 2024-25 roundup: Atletico survives scare, Alaves knocked out by fourth-tier Minera
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Copa del Rey 2024-25 roundup: Atletico survives scare, Alaves knocked out by fourth-tier Minera

The Hindu  

Top-tier Spanish clubs Atletico Madrid, Getafe and Osasuna all survived scares against lower league opposition to advance to the third round of the Copa del Rey on Thursday but Deportivo Alaves crashed out against fourth-tier Deportiva Minera. Clement Lenglet equalized in the 83rd and, after Jaime Sancho was shown a red card for fourth-tier Cacereno two minutes later, Atletico scored twice in stoppage time. The La Liga side was losing 2-0 after 69 minutes but progressed with three late goals — Ante Budimir after 83 minutes, Raul García three minutes later and then an own-goal from Carlos Redruello two minutes into stoppage time. Mali midfielder Sandji Baradji put Minera ahead in the 105th minute but two minutes later David Morante was sent off for the home side and Kike García scored his second from the spot to make it 2-2.

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Real Madrid miss chance to go top after six-goal thriller with Rayo Vallecano

The Independent  

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Real Madrid, Barcelona drawn at fourth-tier minnows in Copa del Rey
2 weeks ago

Real Madrid, Barcelona drawn at fourth-tier minnows in Copa del Rey

Hindustan Times  

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

La Liga: Las Palmas stun Barcelona on Catalans' 125th anniversary; Atletico Madrid rout Real Valladolid

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La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona loses to Las Palmas at home
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

La Liga 2024-25: Barcelona loses to Las Palmas at home

The Hindu  

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RMA 4-0 OSA Highlights, La Liga 2024-25: Vinicius hattrick helps Real Madrid thump Osasuna

The Hindu  

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Son of Diego Simeone shines as Atletico Madrid secures comfortable win over Las Palmas
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Son of Diego Simeone shines as Atletico Madrid secures comfortable win over Las Palmas

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid secured a 2-0 win over Las Palmas in La Liga on Sunday, with Diego Simeone's son Giuliano scoring his first goal for the club. The victory eased the team's recent poor form and moved them to third in the league. The match also raised support for those affected by the recent floods in the Valencia region.

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

La Liga 2024-25: Angel Correa scores in stoppage time to help Atletico Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao
3 months, 3 weeks ago

La Liga 2024-25: Angel Correa scores in stoppage time to help Atletico Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao

The Hindu  

Angel Correa’s strike from a counter-attack in stoppage time gave Atletico Madrid a hard-fought 1-0 La Liga victory at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday. Last season’s Copa del Rey champion Athletic Bilbao is 10th on four points. Diego Simeone’s Atletico travelled to Bilbao under duress after a dour scoreless home draw with promoted Espanyol on Wednesday and was forced to make …

Atletico Madrid struggles to find the net in 0-0 draw with Espanyol in Spanish league
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Atletico Madrid struggles to find the net in 0-0 draw with Espanyol in Spanish league

Associated Press  

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Athletic Bilbao beats Mallorca on penalties to win first Copa del Rey in 40 years
8 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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Athletic Bilbao beats Mallorca on penalties to win first Copa del Rey in 40 years
8 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

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La Liga: Barcelona breezes past Getafe 4-0 to climb to second place
9 months, 4 weeks ago

La Liga: Barcelona breezes past Getafe 4-0 to climb to second place

The Hindu  

Raphinha, Joao Felix, Frenkie De Jong and Fermin Lopez scored to earn Barcelona a 4-0 win over visitors Getafe on Saturday which lifted Xavi Hernandez’s side to second in the LaLiga standings. In a quick counter, the Brazilian winger beat the off-side trap to latch on to Jules Kounde’s long pass and blasted the ball past Getafe keeper David Soria. …

Copa del Rey: Alex Berenguer penalty earns Athletic Bilbao semi-final first leg win at Atletico Madrid
10 months, 2 weeks 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, …

Copa del Rey: Memphis Depay fires Atletico Madrid into semis with win over Sevilla
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Copa del Rey: Memphis Depay fires Atletico Madrid into semis with win over Sevilla

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Memphis Depay fired Atletico Madrid into the Copa del Rey semi-finals by earning his team a 1-0 win over Sevilla on Thursday. Sevilla defender Sergio Ramos, formerly captain of Atletico’s rivals Real Madrid, came in for jeers from the start and almost silenced them as he narrowly failed to reach a free kick. Sanchez Flores’ Sevilla, struggling badly in La …

Atletico back in Copa semifinals 7 years later, VAR denies penalty for Sevilla
10 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
10 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 …

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

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

Firstpost  

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

Spanish league leader Girona held to 0-0 draw at last-place Almeria
11 months, 1 week ago

Spanish league leader Girona held to 0-0 draw at last-place Almeria

Associated Press  

MADRID — Girona was held by last-place Almeria to a 0-0 draw in the Spanish league on Sunday, missing a chance to open a bigger gap over Real Madrid while its rival played in the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia. Madrid beat Barcelona 4-1 in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday to win its first trophy of the …

Villarreal loses to 3rd-division club Unionistas on penalties in Copa game hit by power outage
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Villarreal loses to 3rd-division club Unionistas on penalties in Copa game hit by power outage

The Hindu  

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Copa del Rey: Real Madrid thrash Arandina to storm into last 16, Atletico beat Lugo
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Real Madrid, Atletico win to advance to Spanish Cup last 16; Betis knocked out
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Real Madrid, Atletico win to advance to Spanish Cup last 16; Betis knocked out

Hindustan Times  

Real Madrid cruised into the last 16 of the Copa del Rey with a 3-1 win over Arandina on Saturday, while Atletico Madrid progressed after a 3-1 win away to third-tier Lugo courtesy of a second-half double from Memphis Depay and Angel Correa's early goal. Antonio Rudiger reacts at the end of the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid …

Girona's miracle run continues to astound
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Girona's miracle run continues to astound

China Daily  

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Greenwood one of three Getafe players sent off in 2-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano in Spanish league
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Greenwood one of three Getafe players sent off in 2-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano in Spanish league

Associated Press  

MADRID — Mason Greenwood was accused of insulting a referee in the Spanish league on Tuesday, becoming one of three Getafe players sent off in a 2-0 loss to Rayo Vallecano. “He doesn’t speak Spanish very well, he told me that he was saying something else,” Getafe coach José Bordalás said in his post-match interview. Sergio Camello scored in first-half …

La Liga: Atletico Madrid Dig Out Narrow Win Over Sevilla as Marcos Llorente Strikes
11 months, 4 weeks ago

La Liga: Atletico Madrid Dig Out Narrow Win Over Sevilla as Marcos Llorente Strikes

News 18  

Atletico Madrid climbed to third place in La Liga on Saturday as they beat Sevilla 1-0 despite playing the last 20 minutes with 10 men. In a match postponed in September because of storms, Marcos Llorente scored the only goal one minute after coming on as a substitute at half time. Llorente pounced when Sevilla centre back Sergio Ramos failed …

La Liga 2023/24: Girona back on top of Spanish league after beating Alaves
1 year ago

La Liga 2023/24: Girona back on top of Spanish league after beating Alaves

The Hindu  

Girona returned to the top of the Spanish league after a comprehensive 3-0 win over mid-table Alaves on Monday. The result lifted Girona two points ahead of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga and nine clear of third-placed Barcelona. Striker Artem Dovbyk grabbed a brace and winger Yan Bueno Cuoto dazzled on the right wing as Girona was …

Griezmann’s late penalty earns Atletico Madrid 2-1 win over Sociedad in La Liga.
1 year, 2 months ago

Griezmann’s late penalty earns Atletico Madrid 2-1 win over Sociedad in La Liga.

The Hindu  

Antoine Griezmann scored a late penalty to give Atletico Madrid a 2-1 La Liga home win over Real Sociedad on Sunday, in a match in which VAR was again under the spotlight following two contentious handball decisions. Atletico missed several chances, including two strikes off the post, one by Rodrigo de Paul and Axel Witsel from point-blank range, but Sociedad …

La Liga: Atletico Madrid routs Rayo Vallecano 7-0 in Spanish league
1 year, 3 months ago

La Liga: Atletico Madrid routs Rayo Vallecano 7-0 in Spanish league

The Hindu  

Antoine Griezmann scored two minutes into the match and Atletico Madrid never looked back in routing Rayo Vallecano 7-0 for its biggest-ever away win in La Liga on Monday. Memphis Depay and Nahuel Molina also scored in the first half, Alvaro Morata added two more after halftime along with one each by Ángel Correa and Marcos Llorente. As it happened …

La Liga: Barcelona Snatch Late Win Over Cadiz, Atletico Madrid Held to Goalless Draw by Real Betis
1 year, 4 months ago

La Liga: Barcelona Snatch Late Win Over Cadiz, Atletico Madrid Held to Goalless Draw by Real Betis

News 18  

Pedri and Ferran Torres’ late strikes earned La Liga champions Barcelona a 2-0 win over Cadiz in their first competitive home game away from Camp Nou on Sunday. “I’m happy, quite satisfied with the team’s work and their positional play too, I think it’s a totally deserved victory,” said Barca coach Xavi Hernandez. At the other end Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre …

Copa del Rey: Rodrygo, Vinicius inspire Real Madrid triumph over Osasuna
1 year, 7 months ago

Copa del Rey: Rodrygo, Vinicius inspire Real Madrid triumph over Osasuna

Firstpost  

Rodrygo Goes fired Real Madrid to Copa del Rey glory with a clinical double in a 2-1 victory over Osasuna in Seville on Saturday, with Brazilian compatriot Vinicius Junior playing a part in both goals. Osasuna’s joy did not last long though, with Vinicius making another dangerous burst in down the left – Madrid president Florentino Perez later calling him …

Copa del Rey Final Spanish league Real Madrid vs Osasuna Prediction, Preview
1 year, 7 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 …

LaLiga: Getafe holds Barcelona to another goalless draw
1 year, 8 months ago

LaLiga: Getafe holds Barcelona to another goalless draw

The Hindu  

Leader Barcelona was held to a second straight 0-0 draw in LaLiga after mid-table Getafe managed to take a point in a hard-fought game on Sunday. Visitor Barcelona had two opportunities to take the lead in the 25th minute when Raphinha was put through on goal but the Brazilian winger saw his shot come off the post before Alejandro Balde’s …

La Liga: Villarreal Shock Real Madrid 3-2, Athletic Bilboa Down Espanyol, Real Sociedad Beat Getafe
1 year, 8 months ago

La Liga: Villarreal Shock Real Madrid 3-2, Athletic Bilboa Down Espanyol, Real Sociedad Beat Getafe

News 18  

Samuel Chukwueze upstaged Vinícius Júnior by scoring twice in an outstanding performance by the Villarreal forward to lead its 3-2 comeback win at Real Madrid in the Spanish league on Saturday. IPL 2023: Orange Cap Complete List of Batters with Most Runs, Check here Madrid’s first home loss in the domestic league comes four days before it hosts Chelsea in …

Real Madrid advances to Copa del Rey final with 4-0 win over Barcelona
1 year, 8 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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Barcelona take big step towards LaLiga title with dramatic win in El Clasico
1 year, 9 months ago

Barcelona take big step towards LaLiga title with dramatic win in El Clasico

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 Franck Kessie’s stoppage-time winner saw Barcelona sink Real …

La Liga: Griezmann Shines as Atletico Ease Past Valencia 3-0, Rayo Vallecano Held to 2-2 Draw by Girona
1 year, 9 months ago

La Liga: Griezmann Shines as Atletico Ease Past Valencia 3-0, Rayo Vallecano Held to 2-2 Draw by Girona

News 18  

Antoine Griezmann pulled the strings for Atletico Madrid as they shredded Ruben Baraja’s helpless Valencia 3-0 in La Liga on Saturday. Yannick Carrasco doubled Atletico’s lead early in the second half and Thomas Lemar sealed the win, with the Rojiblancos, third, moving six points clear of fourth-placed Real Sociedad, having played a game more. “We’re happy with how the team …

La Liga: Alvaro Morata Strikes Late as Atletico Madrid Beat Girona
1 year, 9 months ago

La Liga: Alvaro Morata Strikes Late as Atletico Madrid Beat Girona

News 18  

Alvaro Morata snatched a 94th minute winner to earn Atletico Madrid a 1-0 victory at Girona on Monday and tighten their hold on third place in La Liga. Atletico’s Slovenian goalkeeper made another fine save to deny Rodrigo Riquelme late on, with the on-loan midfielder almost scoring against his parent club. With the game petering out, substitute Morata intervened late …

Raphinha’s winner restores Barcelona’s nine-point lead at top of LaLiga
1 year, 9 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 Dig Out First Leg El Clasico Win Over Real Madrid
1 year, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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 …

Robert Lewandowski on target as Barcelona beat Cadiz to restore LaLiga lead
1 year, 10 months ago

Robert Lewandowski on target as Barcelona beat Cadiz to restore LaLiga lead

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. Sergi Roberto and Robert Lewandowski scored in quick succession late in the …

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. …

La Liga roundup: Elche gets first win in 20th try
1 year, 10 months ago

La Liga roundup: Elche gets first win in 20th try

The Hindu  

Elche ended its excruciatingly long wait for a win in the Spanish league on Saturday after Pere Milla scored a hat trick to beat Villarreal 3-1 at home. The victory finally came in Round 20 against a Villarreal side that beat Real Madrid last month and is fighting for a Champions League berth. Milla, playing in his fourth season at …

Copa del Rey: Karim Benzema, Vinicius Junior's extra-time goals help Real Madrid beat Atletico to reach semis
1 year, 10 months ago

Copa del Rey: Karim Benzema, Vinicius Junior's extra-time goals help Real Madrid beat Atletico to reach semis

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The spiky, gripping derby clash turned against Diego Simeone’s side in the additional period when defender Stefan Savic was sent off. Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior’s extra-time strikes earned Real Madrid a 3-1 win over rivals Atletico Madrid on Thursday to reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals. Atletico took the lead through Alvaro Morata after 19 minutes but Rodrygo’s sensational …

Copa del Rey: Vinicius Jr Has Final Say as Real Madrid Beat Atletico Madrid to Reach Semis
1 year, 10 months ago

Copa del Rey: Vinicius Jr Has Final Say as Real Madrid Beat Atletico Madrid to Reach Semis

News 18  

Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior’s extra-time strikes earned Real Madrid a 3-1 win over rivals Atletico Madrid on Thursday to reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals. Atletico took the lead through Alvaro Morata after 19 minutes but Rodrygo’s sensational slalom run past three defenders and slick finish pulled Madrid level with 11 minutes remaining. – ‘Convenient for everybody’ – Atletico …

Copa del Rey: Ousmane Dembele's strike helps Barcelona beat Real Sociedad, reach semi-finals
1 year, 10 months ago

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

Firstpost  

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 …

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