Copa del Rey news

The first leg of this Copa del Rey quarter-final could be an open affair as two teams that struggle for clean sheets meet at the RCDE Stadium

The Blancos top Deloitte's list for a record 12th time, with last year's leaders Manchester United dropping to third

The former Toulouse forward never played alongside the missing Cardiff City man, but lined up against him in a number of Ligue 1 clashes

After making a controversial passage through to this stage of the competition, Barca will have to step up a gear

The hosts are tough to beat in front of their own fans and we expect them to turn up the intensity in the second half of this Copa Del Rey clash

The Blaugrana have won each of the last four tournaments and could be set for a record-breaking victory this season, according to the bookmakers

The Spanish giants are confident their huge wage package will ensure they win the race to sign the talented Dutchman

The striker will continue to wear a splint for the next month but will be available to play as he avoids going under the knife

The Copa del Rey quarter-finals get underway at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez and the home side look worth backing to come out on top in this one

The France international could miss as many as four games for the Catalans after suffering an ankle injury against Leganes

The former Real Madrid and Manchester United manager says it was he who ended the Blaugrana's run as the top club in the world

Following their defeat in the competition, the Valencia-based side filed a complaint over defender Chumi's usage in the first leg

The inclusion of youngster Chumi in Barca's first leg defeat could jeopardise their future in the competition, no matter how Thursday's game finishes

If Ernesto Valverde's side are to successfully defend their Copa del Rey crown, they will have to come from behind at Camp Nou

Barca have won the tournament in each of the last four seasons and we are backing them to claim victory at Camp Nou against the side from Valencia