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No remontada for Barca despite Yamal & Bernal heroics

Barcelona fell agonisingly short of an epic comeback in their Copa del Rey semi-final against Atletico Madrid as the Blaugrana won Tuesday's second leg 3-0 but lost out 4-3 on aggregate. Teenage midfielder Marc Bernal scored twice on a night where Barca launched attack after attack, but they couldn't find the fourth goal that would have taken the tie to extra-time.

FC Barcelona v Atlético de Madrid - Copa Del Rey

Barcelona dealt another injury blow as Kounde goes off

Barcelona have been hit by yet another significant fitness concern after Jules Kounde was forced off during the early stages of their high-stakes encounter against Atletico Madrid. The French international, who has been a pillar of Hansi Flick’s defensive unit this season, lasted just 11 minutes in the Copa del Rey clash before succumbing to what appeared to be a muscular issue.

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Barcelona hit by brutal injury blow ahead of Copa del Rey clash

Barcelona’s hopes of pulling off a historic comeback in the Copa del Rey have been met with a devastating setback. The Catalan giants have confirmed that star striker Robert Lewandowski will be unavailable for the crucial semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid this Tuesday. The news comes at the worst possible moment for Hansi Flick’s side, who are already facing a mountain to climb after a disastrous first-leg performance at the Metropolitano.

Yamal issues defiant message ahead of Atletico clash

Lamine Yamal is officially back to his best. After enduring a difficult period where the joy seemed to have vanished from his game, the teenage sensation exploded into life at the weekend, bagging a sensational hat-trick in Barcelona's 4-1 demolition of Villarreal. It was a performance that not only reaffirmed his status as the crown jewel of La Masia but also served as the perfect springboard for what many consider to be an impossible task lying ahead in the Copa del Rey.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Paris Saint-Germain	24	18	3	3	53	19	34	57	W W L W W
2	Lens	24	17	2	5	45	21	24	53	D L W W W
3	Lyon	24	14	3	7	39	26	13	45	L L W W W
4	Marseille	24	13	4	7	51	33	18	43	W L D L D
5	Lille	24	12	4	8	37	31	6	40	W W D D L

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Paris Saint-Germain

W
W
L
W
W

Lens

D
L
W
W
W

Lyon

L
L
W
W
W

Marseille

W
L
D
L
D

Lille

W
W
D
D
L

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Copa del Rey titles?

Barcelona are the most successful Copa del Rey side in history, winning the cup 31 times, seven more than Athletic Bilbao and 11 more than bitter rivals Real Madrid. Their first-ever Copa del Rey win came in the 1909-10 season. Since the start of the 2014-15 season, the Catalans have lifted this trophy six times.

How many teams are in the Copa del Rey?

Currently, as many as 126 teams participate in the Copa del Rey, starting at the top from La Liga and going all the way down to the Tercera Federacion, the fifth tier in Spanish football league system. In its inaugural edition in 1903, just three teams (Athletic Bilbao, Espanyol, and Madrid FC) took part.

Who has made the most Copa del Rey appearances ever?

Former Athletic Bilbao and Spain forward Piru Gainza is Copa del Rey's record-appearance maker ever, featuring in 99 games in the cup competition.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the Copa del Rey?

Iconic Spanish forward Telmo Zarra is Copa del Rey's all-time top scorer, finding the back of the net on 81 occasions between 1939 and 1957. All those goals came in an Athletic Bilbao shirt.

Who is the oldest player ever in the Copa del Rey and how old was he?

CD Bunol goalkeeper Paco is the oldest player to ever feature in a Copa del Rey game, achieving the feat against Real Sociedad in 2023 at the age of 44 years and 231 days.

Who is the youngest player ever in the Copa del Rey and how old was he?

Armando Sagi is the youngest player to ever feature in a Copa del Rey game. Playing for Barcelona, Sagi was just 15 years and 339 days old when he made his debut in the competition on April 2, 1922.

Which famous players have played in the Copa del Rey?

Antoine Griezmann, Luka Modric, Sergio Ramos, Neymar, Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez, Telmo Zarra, Sergio Busquets, Roberto Carlos, Luis Suarez, and Xavi are some of the most famous players to have played in the Copa del Rey.

Which famous managers have managed in the Copa del Rey?

Carlo Ancelotti, Luis Enrique, Juande Ramos, Claudio Ranieri, Louis van Gaal, Sir Bobby Robson, Cesar Menotti, Miguel Munoz, and Ferdinand Daucik are some of Copa del Rey's most famous mangers.