Barcelona beat Real Madrid in extra time to win Copa del Rey final
SEVILLE, Spain: Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-2 in extra time to claim a record-extending 32nd Copa del Rey title on Saturday and launch their bid for a treble.
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"Maybe They're Favourites...": Carlo Ancelotti On Real Madrid's Chances In Copa Del Rey Final vs Barcelona
Hansi Flick's Barcelona are closing in on a potential quadruple this season but blocking their path are eternal rivals Real Madrid. Although the Catalan giants, also in the Champions League semi-finals, are widely considered the best team in Spain at the moment, Carlo Ancelotti's faltering Los Blancos could claim both domestic titles still on the line. Madrid trail leaders Barca by four points in La Liga, with another Clasico to come in May, but first the Spanish giants butt heads in Seville on Saturday in the Copa del Rey final.
Real Madrid stumble at home to Valencia in Liga
Hugo Duro headed a winner in added time to give Valencia a 2-1 win at the Santiago Bernabeu and deal a blow to Real Madrid’s Spanish title hopes.
Kylian Mbappe Among 3 Real Madrid Stars Fined By UEFA For 'Indecent Conduct', Vinicius Jr Let Off
Kylian Mbappe was on Friday among three Real Madrid players fined by UEFA for "violating basic rules of decent conduct" during their Champions League last 16, second leg win over Atletico Madrid. France forward Mbappe was fined 30,000 euros ($33,000), with German defender Antonio Rudiger getting a 40,000-euro fine and midfielder Dani Ceballos 20,000 euros. Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior was not punished after UEFA opened an investigation last week targeting the four players. Mbappe and Rudiger also received a suspended one-match European ban. This will not affect the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal next Tuesday.
Mbappe among three Real Madrid players fined for ‘indecent conduct’
Kylian Mbappe was on Friday among three Real Madrid players fined by UEFA for “violating basic rules of decent conduct” during their Champions League last 16, second leg win over Atletico Madrid.
Real Madrid fear Rudiger will be banned for Arsenal Champions League clash
Real Madrid have a home tie against Valencia to negotiate in La Liga on Saturday, but already there will be one eye on their upcoming Champions League clash. There is concern at the Santiago Bernabeu that they could be without defensive stalwart Antonio Rudiger for the first leg against Arsenal in London.
Real Madrid hold Real Sociedad in eight-goal thriller to reach Copa del Rey final
Real Madrid edged into the Copa del Rey final with a thrilling 4-4 draw against Real Sociedad after extra time on Tuesday, securing a 5-4 aggregate semi-final victory.
Real Madrid Hold Real Sociedad In Eight-Goal Thriller To Reach Copa Del Rey Final
Real Madrid edged into the Copa del Rey final with a thrilling 4-4 draw against Real Sociedad after extra time on Tuesday, securing a 5-4 aggregate semi-final victory. Antonio Rudiger decided the pulsating tie with a header in the 115th minute, with Madrid to face Barcelona or Atletico Madrid in the final. Real Sociedad, trailing 1-0 from the first leg, took the lead through Ander Barrenetxea, but Endrick's fine chip pulled the 20-time winners level. A David Alaba own goal and Mikel Oyarzabal's deflected effort helped La Real open up a lead on the Spanish champions but Madrid battled back with goals from Jude Bellingham and Aurelien Tchouameni.