Atletico Madrid and Sevilla to face 4th-division opponents in Copa del Rey
4 years, 1 month ago

Atletico Madrid and Sevilla to face 4th-division opponents in Copa del Rey

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Atlético Madrid and Sevilla will face fourth-division opponents in the first round of the Copa del Rey. The four clubs who played in the Spanish Super Cup last season — Real Madrid, Barcelona, Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad — will not play in the initial rounds. This year’s Copa del Rey will start before last season’s champion is crowned. All first-round matchups will be played in one-game series in December, and with the lower division team hosting the match as long as its stadium meets the minimum requirements established by the Spanish soccer federation.

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2 days, 8 hours ago

real madrid vs sevilla report la liga 2024-25 rma v sev highlights mpabbe rodrygo diaz goals news

The Hindu  

Kylian Mbappe scored a screamer and set up another goal as Real Madrid thrashed Sevilla 4-2 on Saturday to move second in La Liga above stuttering rivals Barcelona. After Atletico Madrid beat Barca on Saturday to claim top spot at Christmas, Carlo Ancelotti’s side also took advantage with a comfortable home win which leaves it a point behind the leaders. …

Atletico Madrid snatch late win at Barca to top La Liga
3 days, 1 hour ago

Atletico Madrid snatch late win at Barca to top La Liga

New Indian Express  

BARCELONA: Atletico Madrid came from behind to snatch a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Barcelona and claim leadership of La Liga on Saturday. Pedri sent the Catalans ahead but second-half goals from Rodrigo De Paul and Alexander Sorloth helped Diego Simeone's side move three points clear at the top of the table, having played one match fewer than Barca. Hansi Flick's …

Real Madrid, Barcelona drawn at fourth-tier minnows in Copa del Rey
2 weeks, 1 day ago

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

Hindustan Times  

Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona will face fourth-tier minnows Deportivo Minera and Barbastro respectively in the last 32 of the Copa del Rey after the draw on Monday. Barca, Madrid, cup holders Athletic Bilbao and runners-up Mallorca enter the competition at this stage after skipping earlier rounds because of their participation in the Spanish Super Cup in January. Copa …

La Liga 2024-25: Griezmann’s late brace leads Atletico Madrid to 4-3 comeback win over Sevilla
2 weeks, 1 day ago

La Liga 2024-25: Griezmann’s late brace leads Atletico Madrid to 4-3 comeback win over Sevilla

The Hindu  

A second-half double from Antoine Griezmann earned Atletico Madrid a stunning 4-3 comeback home win over Sevilla in the La Liga 2024-25 on Sunday, as the host claimed its ninth straight win in all competitions. Sevilla’s Dodi Lukebakio equalised just two minutes later with a powerful low strike following a corner before Isaac Romero put it ahead after a quick …

Copa del Rey 2024-25 roundup: Atletico survives scare, Alaves knocked out by fourth-tier Minera
2 weeks, 4 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 …

La Liga 2024-25: Simeone wants Atletico to build on momentum after PSG win in UCL
1 month, 2 weeks ago

La Liga 2024-25: Simeone wants Atletico to build on momentum after PSG win in UCL

The Hindu  

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone expects his side to take confidence from its last-gasp 2-1 Champions League win at Paris St Germain when it travels to face Mallorca in La Liga on Sunday. After a tough October in which Atletico secured one victory in five matches in all competitions, including consecutive Champions League losses, it has won its last three …

Son of Diego Simeone shines as Atletico Madrid secures comfortable win over Las Palmas
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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
1 month, 3 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.

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 …

La Liga 2024/25 Updated Points Table, Statistics After Opening Matchday
4 months ago

La Liga 2024/25 Updated Points Table, Statistics After Opening Matchday

ABP News  

La Liga 2024/25: The La Liga is now off to a start, as the home of Spanish football has seen the conclusion of it's Opening Matchday which was filled with lots of drama, late goals, shocking upsets. FC Barcelona are off to a positive start, as they lead the La Liga after registering a crucial win against Valencia away. Kylian …

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  

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 …

Barcelona visits Atletico with both soaring after reaching the Champions League quarters
9 months, 1 week ago

Barcelona visits Atletico with both soaring after reaching the Champions League quarters

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Boosted by their wins over Italian rivals in the Champions League, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid clash this weekend in the Spanish league. It is in fourth place, just two points ahead of a strong Athletic Bilbao, which recently beat Diego Simeone’s side in the Copa del Rey semifinals. Atletico hosts Barcelona on Sunday at its Metropolitano Stadium, …

La Liga 2023-24: Luka Modric Scores A Stunner As Real Madrid Beat Sevilla 1-0 - WATCH
9 months, 4 weeks ago

La Liga 2023-24: Luka Modric Scores A Stunner As Real Madrid Beat Sevilla 1-0 - WATCH

ABP News  

La Liga 2023-24: Luka Modric rolled down the years and gave football fans yet another 'Magical Modric' moment, as the Croatian scored a banger of a winner against rivals Sevilla FC in Matchday 26 of thei La Liga fixture on Monday, February 26. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 February 25, 2024 Real Madrid Vs Sevilla FC La Liga 2023/24 Matchday 26 Fixture - Match …

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

Firstpost  

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
10 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid LIVE streaming info: La Liga preview, Predicted XI, When, where to watch
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid LIVE streaming info: La Liga preview, Predicted XI, When, where to watch

The Hindu  

Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will clash in a La Liga match at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium as the two teams will face each other for the fourth time this season. Real Madrid currently sits top of the La Liga standings, with 57 points from 22 matches, while Atletico sits third, 10 points behind its rival. FOLLOW: Real Madrid vs …

Copa del Rey: Memphis Depay fires Atletico Madrid into semis with win over Sevilla
10 months, 4 weeks ago

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

Firstpost  

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, 4 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, 4 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 …

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

Atletico beat Real Madrid 4-2 in extra time to reach Copa quarterfinals a week after Super Cup loss
11 months ago

Atletico beat Real Madrid 4-2 in extra time to reach Copa quarterfinals a week after Super Cup loss

Hindustan Times  

Atletico Madrid got the better of Real Madrid this time, beating its crosstown rival 4-2 in extra time Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey. Atletico Madrid's Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring their second goal with fans Antoine Griezmann and Rodrigo Riquelme scored after a 2-2 draw in regulation to send Atletico to the last eight less than …

Sevilla, Athletic Bilbao and Mallorca advance to quarterfinals of Copa del Rey
11 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

Barcelona ready to ‘reset’ after loss to Madrid
11 months, 1 week ago

Barcelona ready to ‘reset’ after loss to Madrid

The Hindu  

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández knew exactly what was about to come his way after another big loss to Real Madrid. We must be self-critical and try to reset so we can keep competing for the three remaining titles.” READ | Saudi Arabia reveals high-tech stadium design atop cliff for 2034 World Cup, named for crown prince Barcelona’s next match is …

LaLiga round-up: Athletic Bilbao top Sociedad in Basque Country derby to move up to 3rd; Villarreal lose again
11 months, 1 week 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 …

Barcelona to face Real Madrid in Super Cup final after 2-0 over Osasuna
11 months, 1 week ago

Barcelona to face Real Madrid in Super Cup final after 2-0 over Osasuna

The Hindu  

Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal scored second-half goals to give Barcelona an 2-0 win over Osasuna in a dour Spanish Super Cup semi-final in Saudi Arabia on Thursday. Barca set up a dream showpiece clash on Sunday with Real Madrid, which had beaten city rival Atletico Madrid in a breathtaking 5-3 derby earlier in the week. However, Osasuna players were …

Real Madrid beat Atletico 5-3 in extra-time thriller to reach Spanish Super Cup final
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Real Madrid beat Atletico 5-3 in extra-time thriller to reach Spanish Super Cup final

Hindustan Times  

After own-goals, goalkeeping blunders and a milestone by Antoine Griezmann, Real Madrid outlasted Atletico Madrid in a thrilling extra-time victory in the semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. Real Madrid's Joselu and teammates celebrate after Atletico Madrid's Stefan Savic scores an own goal and Real Madrid's fourth goal Two late goals gave Madrid a 5-3 …

Real Madrid and Atletico kickoff Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia as LaLiga rivals meet 3 times in 1 month
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Real Madrid and Atletico kickoff Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia as LaLiga rivals meet 3 times in 1 month

Hindustan Times  

With Real Madrid enjoying good momentum and Atletico Madrid on a bit of a slump, the city rivals meet in the semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday in the first of three matches between the clubs in less than a month. Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates with the trophy and team mates after winning the …

Spanish Super Cup 2024 Preview: Madrid and Atletico kick-off Super Cup in Saudi Arabia; Barcelona faces Osasuna
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Spanish Super Cup 2024 Preview: Madrid and Atletico kick-off Super Cup in Saudi Arabia; Barcelona faces Osasuna

The Hindu  

With Real Madrid enjoying good momentum and Atletico Madrid on a bit of a slump, the city rivals meet in the semifinal of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday in the first of three matches between the clubs in less than a month. After the Super Cup, Madrid and Atletico will clash again on January 18 in …

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  

Villarreal was eliminated on penalties by third-division club Unionistas on Monday in a Copa del Rey match which had been hit the day before by a power outage. The only other topflight club to lose to a lower-division club in this round was Las Palmas, which lost 2-0 to second-division team Tenerife on Sunday. Defending champion Real Madrid advanced past …

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

Firstpost  

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 …

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

Barcelona held at Valencia for third game without a win. Sevilla fires coach Diego Alonso
1 year ago

Barcelona held at Valencia for third game without a win. Sevilla fires coach Diego Alonso

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Barcelona and Atletico Madrid stumbled in the Spanish league title race on Saturday, while Sevilla said enough is enough of coach Diego Alonso. Barcelona’s 1-1 draw at Valencia makes it three straight games across all competitions without a win as Xavi Hernández’s team struggles to find the form that won it the domestic title last season. Coach …

La Liga 2023-24: Bellingham double allows Real to fight back and win Clasico at Barcelona
1 year, 1 month ago

La Liga 2023-24: Bellingham double allows Real to fight back and win Clasico at Barcelona

The Hindu  

Real Madrid battled back to win 2-1 at Barcelona in a nervy LaLiga ‘El Clasico’ on Saturday thanks to a second-half brace by top scorer Jude Bellingham, who continues to impress with his superb form. On Saturday, he led Real’s fightback after Barcelona had opened the scoring in the sixth minute through midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, who took advantage of a …

La Liga: Atletico Madrid v Sevilla postponed with torrential rain forecast
1 year, 3 months ago

La Liga: Atletico Madrid v Sevilla postponed with torrential rain forecast

The Hindu  

La Liga postponed Atletico Madrid’s match against Sevilla on Sunday because of heavy rain forecast in the Spanish capital. “ at the Civitas Metropolitano has been postponed due to the bad weather forecast for this afternoon,” Atletico Madrid said in a statement. RELATED | ‘My legs were shaking’ at Madrid fans singing ‘Hey Jude’: Bellingham “After conversations with the Spanish …

La Liga 2023: Barcelona and Real Madrid uncertainty could open the door for an Atletico challenge
1 year, 4 months ago

La Liga 2023: Barcelona and Real Madrid uncertainty could open the door for an Atletico challenge

The Hindu  

Barcelona couldn’t bring back Lionel Messi, and lost two other stalwarts in Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba. Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid could be the team to take advantage after keeping most players in a squad that offered the best football in Spain at the end of last season. BARCELONA’S CHANGES Barcelona, still not fully healthy financially, saw Busquets and Alba …

Europa League, Copa Sudamericana champions to meet in new challenge match
1 year, 5 months ago

Europa League, Copa Sudamericana champions to meet in new challenge match

The Hindu  

Europa League champion Sevilla and Copa Sudamericana winner Independiente del Valle will face each other in the “Club Challenge” tournament, a new intercontinental clash launched by UEFA and CONMEBOL on Friday. Edwin van der Sar in ICU after suffering cerebral haemorrhage “The Club Challenge is a one-off fixture played over 90 minutes. This edition will be named “Antonio Puerta XII” …

Barcelona to kickstart title defence in Madrid as LaLiga announces fixtures for 2023-2024 season
1 year, 6 months ago

Barcelona to kickstart title defence in Madrid as LaLiga announces fixtures for 2023-2024 season

Hindustan Times  

The 2023-24 La Liga schedule has been announced, with tentative dates provided for the season’s biggest games, as well as the fixtures for the opening weekend and the last day of action. The season just gone by was largely uneventful at the top of the table, as FC Barcelona strolled to a league title 10 points clear of Real Madrid, …

Real Sociedad seals Champions League place, Espanyol relegated
1 year, 6 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 …

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 …

Barca-Real Madrid rivalry takes turn for worse after latest refereeing scandal
1 year, 8 months ago

Barca-Real Madrid rivalry takes turn for worse after latest refereeing scandal

The Hindu  

The days of a healthy rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid are over. Barcelona has denied it tried to influence referees with its payments, and Laporta said Monday in his first news conference to explain the club’s actions that it was “an unprecedented exercise in cynicism” for Madrid to say they were harmed by referees during Barcelona’s most successful era. …

Barcelona looks for La Liga tonic after cup exit
1 year, 8 months ago

Barcelona looks for La Liga tonic after cup exit

The Hindu  

A home fixture against Girona on Monday could be just what the doctor ordered for Barcelona, as it looks to rebound from its midweek Copa del Rey humiliation against Real Madrid and refocus its attention on its La Liga title charge. Top of the league on 71 points, 12 ahead of second-placed rival Real with 11 games left, Barcelona’s players …

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  

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 …

Copa del Rey: Barcelona manager Xavi expects 'wounded' Real Madrid to wage war in El Clasico
1 year, 8 months ago

Copa del Rey: Barcelona manager Xavi expects 'wounded' Real Madrid to wage war in El Clasico

Firstpost  

Barcelona will be without four injured key players in Pedri, Ousmane Dembele, Frenkie de Jong and Andreas Christensen. Barcelona: Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez warned his team on Tuesday that their Copa del Rey semi-final opponents Real Madrid would be coming to wage a “footballing war” at Camp Nou. “It doesn’t mean anything that we have won the last three Clasicos, …

Real Madrid, Barcelona's La Liga El Clasico Overshadowed by Barca Referee Corruption Row
1 year, 9 months ago

Real Madrid, Barcelona's La Liga El Clasico Overshadowed by Barca Referee Corruption Row

News 18  

Spain’s Clasico is one of the world’s biggest sporting occasions, pitting giants Barcelona and Real Madrid head-to-head, but the build-up to Sunday’s La Liga clash has been overshadowed by “Caso Negreira”. Although La Liga leaders Barcelona can virtually clinch the title if they beat second-place Real Madrid on Sunday to move 12 points clear, headlines remain dominated by the Negreira …

Copa del Rey: Barcelona earn gutsy 1-0 win at Real Madrid in semi-final first leg
1 year, 9 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 …

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