Ill tempered clash sees Barcelona through to the semi finals

A rather ill tempered clash saw the Catalan giants through to the semi finals after beating Atlético Madrid at the Vicente Calderón stadium in Madrid on Wednesday. It was a night that saw Atlético reduced to ten men with Arda Turan throwing his boot at a linesman at a poor decision. More on this story

Luis Suárez needs a big night against Atlético in the cup

Luis Suárez needs a big night on Wednesday in La Copa del Rey against Atlético Madrid. Suárez is used to finding the net around 30 times a season and you would think La Liga would be a cakewalk for him, but no. He needs to man up and start firing on all four cylinders! More on Suárez

FC Barcelona set to face Elche three times in January

FC Barcelona are to come face to face with Elche no less than three times this month. The Catalans meet the team from Andalusia twice in La Copa del Rey and once in the Spanish League. The first match takes place on Thursday at the Nou Camp where Barça meet Elche in the last 16 of the draw. more on this story

Valiant Barcelona pipped at the post by Bale

A valiant Barcelona was pipped at the post in Valencia by Real Madrid in the final of the Kings Cup by a wonder goal by Welshman Gareth Bale. Barça fought hard but couldn’t get to grips with this game with Bale’s late winner proving too much for Barcelona to deal with. More on the Kings Cup Final

Barcelona and Real gear up for tonight’s Clasico final

Barcelona and Real Madrid gear up for tonight’s Clasico final of La Copa del Rey or Kings Cup. It takes place in Valencia and kickoff is scheduled for 21:30 local time (GMT+1). A win would benefit both teams and in the end it all boils down to who wants it most, doesn’t it? Preview of La Copa del Rey

Messi sets up Copa del Rey showdown with Real Madrid

FC Barcelona are through to the Kings Cup final after they drew last night at Real Sociedad 1-1. The Catalans now meet eternal rivals Real Madrid in the final which is scheduled for 19th April at the Mestalla stadium in Valencia. Leo Messi scored the Catalan’s goal and Man Utd target Antoine Griezmann, netted the equaliser for Real Sociedad near the end of the clash. Match report here

Barcelona not home free against Real Sociedad just yet says Martino

Barca coach Tata Martino believes his side’s Copa del Rey semi-final tie against Real Sociedad remains delicately poised despite taking a 2-0 lead in the first leg at the Camp Nou on Wednesday night. The coach was happy with his team’s performance and made few changes despite the loss at the weekend to Valencia. More on this tie

Martino content with 5-1 win against Levante

Barca coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino showed his delight at winning the second leg of their Copa del Rey tie against Levante at the Nou Camp. The coach admitted that he was worried in the early stages of the game when Barcelona lacked intensity. More on Barca’s win over Levante