Copa del Rey news

Diego Simeone has hinted he is uncertain whether Antoine Griezmann will remain at Atletico Madrid long enough to compete in the upcoming Copa del Rey final. Despite the Frenchman’s stellar performances for Atleti this season, rumours of a move to MLS outfit Orlando City have cast a shadow over his future. With the forward yet to confirm his plans, the Rojiblancos face the sobering prospect of losing their talisman at the most critical juncture of the season.

Despite Barcelona’s dramatic Copa del Rey exit, Pedri’s masterclass at the Spotify Camp Nou made a lasting impression on his rivals. Atletico Madrid captain Koke paid a glowing tribute to the 21-year-old maestro, hailing him as one of the best players in the world and the definitive "present and future" of Spanish football.

Antoine Griezmann just couldn't resist a cheeky dig at his former employers. Despite a nerve-wracking night at the Camp Nou, Atletico Madrid have officially punched their ticket to the Copa del Rey final, and the French superstar was quick to ensure the Barcelona faithful felt every bit of the sting with a savage post on social media. It was a night of high drama in Catalonia as Hansi Flick’s side attempted a monumental comeback, but ultimately fell short of the miracle they required to overturn a heavy first-leg deficit.

Barcelona fell agonizingly short of a historic Copa del Rey comeback at the Spotify Camp Nou on Tuesday night, winning 3-0 on the night but bowing out 4-3 on aggregate against a resilient Atletico Madrid. Despite the heartbreak of missing out on the final, Brazilian star Raphinha struck an optimistic chord, insisting that the performance serves as a blueprint for the months ahead. The winger, who captained the side, believes that if Hansi Flick’s men maintain this level of intensity, they can still secure major silverware before the campaign concludes.

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.

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’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.

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.

Barcelona winger Raphinha has sounded a defiant battle cry as the Catalan giants face the monumental task of overturning a four-goal deficit in the Copa del Rey. Following a bruising 4-0 defeat against Atlético Madrid at the Metropolitano in the first leg of the semi-finals, many have written off the Blaugrana's chances of defending their domestic cup crown. However, the Brazilian international remains steadfast in his belief that Camp Nou could witness one of the competition's greatest-ever turnarounds.

Uncle Ben's eternally wise 'with great power comes great responsibility' warning to Peter Parker, aka Spiderman, is also applicable to Lamine Yamal, a real-life superhuman still at the beginning of his career. At the tender age of 18, the Barcelona wonderkid has already achieved more than most players dream of, and is held up as the beacon of excellence underpinning the Blaugrana's bid for another era of domestic and European success.

Keylor Navas has played with the greatest players of the modern era, from Cristiano Ronaldo to Lionel Messi. However, the legendary Costa Rican goalkeeper has snubbed both icons when naming the most talented teammate he has ever witnessed. Reflecting on his career, the three-time Champions League winner explained why a Brazilian superstar left the biggest impression on him during their time together in Paris.

One regular weekend of refereeing, that's all we ask for. Will never happen. At least not in the current climate - because if the fourth round of the FA Cup taught us anything, it's that the absence of VAR definitely doesn't mean an absence of controversy. The first half of the Aston Villa-Newcastle game alone made a compelling case for the continued use of technology for offside decisions and penalty claims.

Lionel Scaloni's plan to stop Lamine Yamal in La Finalissima has been revealed as Spain gear up to take on Argentina in Qatar. The European champions will take on the Copa America winners in Qatar next month in the pre-World Cup meeting in the national team equivalent of the now-defunct Intercontinental Cup. The game will see the Barcelona wonderkid come up against Lionel Messi for the first time.