Real Madrid, Barcelona and Copa del Rey
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Real Madrid came close to being eliminated at home again by Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey but prevailed to reach its second final in three seasons on Tuesday.
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Real Madrid have endured a demanding season where they have played more matches than any other team in Europe’s top leagues.
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Barcelona and Real Betis meet Saturday in a clash of the hottest teams in the Spanish league as the season reaches its final stretch.
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Sporting News on MSNCopa del Rey all-time winners: Which team has won the most Spanish cup tournaments?Sixteen teams have won the Copa del Rey since Spain's premier domestic cup competition was first held as the Madrid City Council's Cup in 1903.Athletic Bilbao prevailed in the first edition, beating Barcelona - who have since gone on to achieve a certain level of dominance in the competition - in the final.
Atletico Madrid were beaten 5-4 on aggregate by Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semi-final, having lost the second leg 1-0 at home.
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone refused to be down after their Copa del Rey semifinal defeat to Barcelona.
Atletico Madrid were knocked out in the Copa del Rey semi-finals on Wednesday after a 1-0 defeat against Barcelona for a 5-4 aggregate loss but coach Diego Simeone was proud of his side's overall performance in the season.
Thibaut Courtois remains a major doubt for Real Madrid ahead of the second leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals against Real Sociedad. The Belgian goalkeeper is still recovering from a muscle injury ...
The stage is set for one of the most anticipated El Clasico encounters in recent years. Beyond Barcelona’s form and talent, one key factor should make Real Madrid—and Carlo Ancelotti—particularly nervous.