Photo By Joaquin Corchero/Europa Press via Getty Images Defeat in the Copa del Rey final in Seville Real Madrid crashed to a first Copa del Rey final defeat since 2013 as they lost to Barcelona 3-2 in extra-time to miss out on the trophy. Barcelona started stronger through Pedri, with Real Madrid mounting a comeback…
Photo by Burak Akbulut/Anadolu via Getty Images Carlo spoke after the loss to Barcelona. Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media after the 3-2 loss to Barcelona in the final of the Copa Del Rey on Saturday. He was asked about their performance in the second half, and he said: “In the second…
Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images Another season low point… Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid (Mbappé & Tchouaméni). No Copa for Los Blancos. Here is the immediate reaction to the final. On the way: Player ratings, interviews and a podcast. There had been plenty of lows so far this season – and a cup final was a…
Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images All set for this crucial game! Real Madrid have published their starting lineup for the upcoming Copa del Rey Final against Barcelona. Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois, Vazquez, Asencio, Rudiger, Mendy, Tchouameni, Ceballos, Valverde, Bellingham, Rodrygo, Vinicius. Barcelona starting XI (TBC): Szczesny, Kounde, Cubarsi, Iñigo, Martin, Pedri, De Jong, Yamal,…
Tensions are boiling over in Seville just hours before the Copa del Rey final — and sadly, the ugliness has spilled into the streets. Footage has emerged showing a group of Barcelona fans chanting “Vinicius, die!” as they gathered in the Andalusian capital. The disturbing moment was captured by reporters from Cadena Ser, who witnessed…
“Real Madrid Television is within its rights to broadcast these videos” Real Madrid TV issued a public statement today on their channel defending its recent broadcasts criticizing refereeing standards in Spanish football, particularly ahead of this weekend’s Copa del Rey final. The club’s official channel made it clear that it is “within its rights” to…
Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images Rafael Louzán Reaffirms Refereeing Appointments Amid Real Madrid Concerns Referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea spoke publicly on Friday about the impact that criticism from Real Madrid’s in-house television channel and other media outlets has had on him and his family. De Burgos Bengoetxea, who will officiate Saturday’s Copa del Rey…
Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images Don’t miss this Clasico! Real Madrid and Barcelona meet in a Copa del Rey Final which has been filled with controversy in recent hours. However, the champion will be decided by whatever happens on the field, where Ancelotti’s men have struggled immensely against Barça so far this season. Can Los…
Photo by Maria Gracia Jimenez/Soccrates/Getty Images Your El Clasico CDR Final Edition of the Daily Merengue! The Open Thread/Daily Merengue is a place where you can discuss anything and everything related to football. Feel free to discuss the topics presented here, or start your very own discussions! The Open thread will be posted every day…
Photo by Alvaro Medranda/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images Will Rodrygo start? Real Madrid face Barcelona in the 2025 Copa del Rey Final after what was a very controversial Friday. For a moment, it looked as if Real Madrid could boycott the Final, but Los Blancos will play and therefore coach Carlo Ancelotti will have some decisions…
