Valencia, Spain: Goncalo Guedes‘ scintillating strike sent Valencia into the final of the Copa Del Rey on Wednesday after a 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao sealed a 2-1 victory on aggregate. Guedes’ thundering effort at the end of the first half decided the match at Mestalla and the tie after the first leg had finished […]
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Quarters curse looms for Barcelona as Messi and co host Manchester United today
Four years have passed since Lionel Messi last reached a Champions League semi-final and his drought has become a source of unease for Barcelona ahead of their latest attempt on Tuesday. Manchester United are the ones looking to emulate Atletico Madrid, Juventus and Roma by sending Barca out in the quarters for a fourth year […]
Spain’s federation confirms plans to shake up Spanish Super Cup and Copa del Rey
The Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) said on Tuesday it will organise a revamped Super Cup to take place outside of Spain from next January and revealed sweeping changes to the Copa del Rey which is set to reduce fixture congestion. “The president of the RFEF, Luis Rubiales, told members at a board meeting today about […]
Zidane wants Varane to stay but is ambiguous about Bale future
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said on Tuesday he cannot envisage his side parting with France defender Raphael Varane but he could not give any guarantees about the future of winger Gareth Bale. French newspaper L’Equipe reported last month that World Cup winner Varane was looking to leave Madrid after eight seasons in the Spanish […]