Tag: Copa Del Rey

Real Betis beat Valencia to lift Copa Del Rey trophy

Valencia who was hoping to add to its collection of eight cups, couldn't come out as winners even after scoring four spot kicks taken by Carlos Soler, Uros Racic, Goncalo Guedes and José Gayà.

April 25, 2022

Barcelona require extra-time goals to beat third-tier Cornella in Copa del Rey

Cornella goalkeeper Ramon proved to be the only resisting force against Barcelona in the regulation minutes of play as he saved a penalty in each half.

January 22, 2021

Third-tier Alcoyano stun Real Madrid 2-1 in Copa del Rey

Tuesday night's defeat follows last week's exit in the semi-finals of the Super Cup and means Real Madrid have once again failed in the knockout competition.

January 21, 2021

Lionel Messi scores brace as Barcelona thrash Leganes to book QF berth Copa del Rey

Earlier a defeat at the hands of Valencia, in Setien's third match as the manager, had allowed Real Madrid to replace Barcelona at the top of the points table in La Liga.

January 31, 2020

Real Madrid cruise into strong looking Copa del Rey quarterfinal

Real Madrid has cruised into the quarterfinals of Spain's Copa del Rey knockout competition with a straightforward 4-0 win.

January 30, 2020

Opponent deserved win as they were clinical: Diego Simeone post loss in Copa del Rey Round of 32

Meanwhile, the Argentine also admitted that The Mattress Makers need to work hard.

January 24, 2020

Atletico Madrid knocked out of Copa del Rey

Atletico Madrid who are third in La Liga and are looking forward to a Champions League clash next month against Liverpool.

January 24, 2020

Sevilla advance to last 16 of Copa del Rey

Sevilla scored twice in the second half to prevail 3-1 over Levante and claim a spot in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey. While LaLiga coaches will sometimes rest key starters in cup matches, Sevilla manager Julen Lopetegui on Tuesday evening fielded a side worthy of the fourth-ranked team in the first …

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January 22, 2020

Barcelona left with mountain to climb after cup defeat by Sevilla

Barcelona's hopes of winning a fifth consecutive Copa del Rey were dented on Wednesday as they were beaten 2-0 by Sevilla in the first leg of the quarter-finals.

January 24, 2019

Dembele double helps Barca defeat Levante but threat of disqualification looms

Barcelona overturned a first leg defeat to beat Levante in the Copa del Rey but could yet be thrown out of the competition after being accused of fielding an ineligible player.

January 18, 2019

Real Madrid were weak in defeat to Leganes, admits coach Santiago Solari

Solari admitted on Thursday Los Blancos put in a “weak game” as they lost to Leganes.

January 17, 2019

Atletico crash out of Copa del Rey but Real, Sevilla sneak through

Antoine Griezmann scored one and set up another but could not prevent Atletico Madrid tumbling out of the Copa del Rey as Girona progressed on away goals after a thrilling 3-3 draw.

January 17, 2019

Barça tripped by Levante in Copa del Rey

Levante scored off their first opportunity.

January 11, 2019

Lionel Messi ‘spectacular’ says coach Ernesto Valverde after Copa win

Hailing Lionel Messi’s performance against Valencia in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg, FC Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde said the Argentine is “spectacular” to watch. “What happens with Messi is that every time he gets the ball, you expect him to do something,” Valverde was quoted as saying by espnfc in his post-game news …

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February 2, 2018

Red-hot Luis Suarez gives Barcelona edge in Copa del Rey semi-finals

Barcelona dominated possession but had to wait until the 67th minute for the breakthrough.

February 2, 2018

Ernesto Valverde urges Barcelona to maintain ruthless streak ahead of possible cup final

Barcelona will be strong favourites to reach a fifth successive final, with Valencia missing a trio of key players -- Goncalo Guedes, Geoffrey Kondogbia and Ezequiel Garay -- through injury.

February 1, 2018

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone suspended for 3 games in Copa del Rey

Simeone was sent off during Tuesday's 3-1 cup loss to Sevilla for protesting a decision by the referee, earning a one-match touchline ban.

January 27, 2018