Real Sociedad stun Atlético Madrid on penalties to lift Copa del Rey 2026; Marrero stars in shootout
Real Sociedad clinched their fourth Copa del Rey title after defeating Atlético Madrid in a dramatic penalty shootout in Seville.
Real Sociedad clinched their fourth Copa del Rey title after defeating Atlético Madrid in a dramatic penalty shootout in Seville.
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger, who could face a lengthy ban after appearing to throw an object towards the referee in a fit of anger during the Copa del Rey final on Sunday, apologised for his behaviour.
Sevilla have sacked head coach Xavier Pimienta after their 0-1 loss against Valencia in the weekend's matches in La Liga. The 50-year-old had joined the club in June 2024, on a two-and-a-half year contract.
Six more teams from La Liga, including Atletico Madrid, will start their campaigns in this season's Copa del Rey on Wednesday, hoping to improve on their performance in the previous year.
FC Barcelona produced a rock-solid and very untypical defensive display to beat Real Madrid 1-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal.
Solari admitted on Thursday Los Blancos put in a “weak game” as they lost to Leganes.
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.
Levante scored off their first opportunity.
Hailing Lionel Messi’s performance against Valencia in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg, FC Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde said…
Barcelona dominated possession but had to wait until the 67th minute for the breakthrough.
