Feed MRSS-S copa_rey_a, en.as.com en https://en.as.com Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:42:28 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/from-party-mode-to-game-day-matarazzos-real-sociedad-face-getafe-in-laliga-after-copa-del-rey-euphoria-f202604-n/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:42:28 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/from-party-mode-to-game-day-matarazzos-real-sociedad-face-getafe-in-laliga-after-copa-del-rey-euphoria-f202604-n/ Paul Reidy As the dust settles on the Spanish Cup win, Real Sociedad turn their thoughts to LaLiga as they face Jose Bordalas’ Getafe. As the dust settles on the Spanish Cup win, Real Sociedad turn their thoughts to LaLiga as they face Jose Bordalas’ Getafe. Real Sociedad Copa Rey Fútbol San Sebastián Pellegrino Matarazzo Javier Etxezarreta (EFE) From party mode to game day: Matarazzo’s Real Sociedad face Getafe in LaLiga after Copa del Rey euphoria As the dust settles on the Spanish Cup win, Real Sociedad turn their thoughts to LaLiga as they face Jose Bordalas’ Getafe. As the dust settles on the Spanish Cup win, Real Sociedad turn their thoughts to LaLiga as they face Jose Bordalas’ Getafe. <p>The atmosphere at Anoeta will be electric on Wednesday night as <a href="https://www.realsociedad.eus/" target="_self" rel="" title="https://www.realsociedad.eus/">Real Sociedad </a>return to LaLiga action still basking in the glory of their <b>Copa del Rey</b> triumph. Just four days ago, the <i><b>Txuri-Urdin </b></i>secured their fourth cup title in a dramatic penalty shootout victory over <b>Atlético Madrid at La Cartuja</b>. The match, which ended <b>2-2</b> after extra time, saw goalkeeper Unai Marrero emerge as the hero, and the squad now carries that immense momentum back to San Sebastián to face a disciplined<a href="https://www.getafecf.com/" target="_self" rel="" title="https://www.getafecf.com/"> Getafe </a>side.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/from-party-mode-to-game-day-matarazzos-real-sociedad-face-getafe-in-laliga-after-copa-del-rey-euphoria-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/pellegrino-matarazzo-a-natural-successor-to-pochettino-with-usmnt-f202604-n/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:40:20 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/pellegrino-matarazzo-a-natural-successor-to-pochettino-with-usmnt-f202604-n/ César Cruz,David Nelson The U.S.-born coach delivered the Copa del Rey title to Real Sociedad, and for obvious reasons his name has already started circulating stateside as a potential next head coach. The U.S.-born coach delivered the Copa del Rey title to Real Sociedad, and for obvious reasons his name has already started circulating stateside as a potential next head coach. Selección Fútbol Estados Unidos Pellegrino Matarazzo Real Sociedad Copa Rey Fútbol Rueda de prensa matarazzo en ingles Rueda de prensa matarazzo en ingles Rueda de prensa matarazzo en ingles <p>Without much fanfare, and in fact still largely unknown to many in the United States, Pellegrino Matarazzo has emerged as a natural candidate to <b>take over the U.S. men’s national team in the near future, once the World Cup is over.</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/pellegrino-matarazzo-a-natural-successor-to-pochettino-with-usmnt-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/O5HTCBMPD5FABIFDXQT457KWCY.jpg?auth=77cc67d6fea54af5ecd68b071cbb6b8a19fd502acc819199a04127b142838ab5" width="1836" height="1377" alt="Pellegrino Matarazzo, entrenador de la Real, tras ganar la Copa del Rey."></img> https://en.as.com/soccer/real-sociedad-make-copa-del-rey-history-with-fastest-final-goal-ever-against-atletico-madrid-f202604-n/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:11:11 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/real-sociedad-make-copa-del-rey-history-with-fastest-final-goal-ever-against-atletico-madrid-f202604-n/ Roddy Cons Ander Barrenetxea got Real Sociedad off to a record-breaking start against Atlético Madrid in Seville. Ander Barrenetxea got Real Sociedad off to a record-breaking start against Atlético Madrid in Seville. Fútbol Real Sociedad Atlético de Madrid Copa Rey Fútbol Marcelo del Pozo (REUTERS) Real Sociedad win Copa del Rey after fastest final goal ever against Atlético Madrid Ander Barrenetxea got Real Sociedad off to a record-breaking start against Atlético Madrid in Seville. Ander Barrenetxea got Real Sociedad off to a record-breaking start against Atlético Madrid in Seville. <p><b>Real Sociedad</b> got off to the best possible start in their <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/atletico-madrid-vs-real-sociedad-live-online-score-stats-goals-updates-copa-del-rey-final-202526-f202604-n/" target="_self" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/atletico-madrid-vs-real-sociedad-live-online-score-stats-goals-updates-copa-del-rey-final-202526-f202604-n/"><b>Copa del Rey final against Atlético Madrid</b></a>, scoring in the very first attack of the game. <b>Ander Barrenetxea </b>headed in Gonçalo Guedes’ cross after <b>only 14 seconds.</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/real-sociedad-make-copa-del-rey-history-with-fastest-final-goal-ever-against-atletico-madrid-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/atletico-madrid-vs-real-sociedad-live-online-score-stats-goals-updates-copa-del-rey-final-202526-f202604-n/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:26:57 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/atletico-madrid-vs-real-sociedad-live-online-score-stats-goals-updates-copa-del-rey-final-202526-f202604-n/ AS USA Goalkeeper Unai Marrero was the hero as Real Sociedad won the Copa del Rey for the fourth time after defeating Atleti on penalties. Goalkeeper Unai Marrero was the hero as Real Sociedad won the Copa del Rey for the fourth time after defeating Atleti on penalties. Atlético de Madrid Real Sociedad Copa Rey Fútbol La Cartuja de Sevilla CRISTINA QUICLER (AFP) Atlético Madrid vs Real Sociedad summary: score, goals, highlights | Copa del Rey final 2025/26 Goalkeeper Unai Marrero was the hero as Real Sociedad won the Copa del Rey for the fourth time after defeating Atleti on penalties. Goalkeeper Unai Marrero was the hero as Real Sociedad won the Copa del Rey for the fourth time after defeating Atleti on penalties. <p></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/what-is-the-copa-del-rey-spains-oldest-trophy-explained-f202604-n/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:49:48 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/what-is-the-copa-del-rey-spains-oldest-trophy-explained-f202604-n/ AS USA Spain’s historic knockout competition has been running since 1903, offering giant-killings, one-game drama and a very different format from U.S. sports. Spain’s historic knockout competition has been running since 1903, offering giant-killings, one-game drama and a very different format from U.S. sports. Copa Rey Fútbol FC Barcelona Real Madrid ALTERPHOTOS/Acero (ALTERPHOTOS/Acero) What is the Copa del Rey? Spain’s oldest trophy explained Spain’s historic knockout competition has been running since 1903, offering giant-killings, one-game drama and a very different format from U.S. sports. Spain’s historic knockout competition has been running since 1903, offering giant-killings, one-game drama and a very different format from U.S. sports. <p><b>Real Sociedad</b>, from San Sebastián in the Basque Country in the north of Spain, face <b>Atlético Madrid</b>, from the Spanish capital, in the <a href="https://en.as.com/resultados/futbol/copa_del_rey/2025_2026/directo/final_a_1_6985fa05a643652/" target="_self" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/resultados/futbol/copa_del_rey/2025_2026/directo/final_a_1_6985fa05a643652/">final of the Copa del Rey</a> (King’s Cup), today, Saturday, April 18, with kickoff at 3 p.m. ET. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/what-is-the-copa-del-rey-spains-oldest-trophy-explained-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/why-are-there-no-laliga-games-this-weekend-the-reason-real-madrid-and-barcelona-are-off-f202604-n/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:26:36 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/why-are-there-no-laliga-games-this-weekend-the-reason-real-madrid-and-barcelona-are-off-f202604-n/ Roddy Cons Madrid and Barça are made to wait to get their Champions League eliminations out of their systems. Madrid and Barça are made to wait to get their Champions League eliminations out of their systems. Fútbol LaLiga EA Sports Real Madrid FC Barcelona Copa Rey Fútbol JESUS ALVAREZ ORIHUELA (DIARIO AS) Why are there no LaLiga games this weekend? The reason Real Madrid and Barcelona are off 15/04/26 PARTIDO VUELTA CUARTOS CHAMPIONS LEAGUE BAYERN DE MUNICH - REAL MADRID TRISTEZA OCASION VINICIUS JR 15/04/26 PARTIDO VUELTA CUARTOS CHAMPIONS LEAGUE BAYERN DE MUNICH - REAL MADRID TRISTEZA OCASION VINICIUS JR <p>With the Champions League quarterfinals now complete, <b>domestic leagues across Europe take center stage</b> once again. There is a blockbuster weekend of Premier League action ahead, with Manchester City hosting Arsenal in a crucial top-of-the-table clash, but there are <b>no LaLiga games scheduled at all, with Real Madrid and Barcelona both off.</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/why-are-there-no-laliga-games-this-weekend-the-reason-real-madrid-and-barcelona-are-off-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/atletico-organize-fan-zones-in-new-york-tokyo-and-mexico-to-watch-the-copa-del-rey-final-f202604-n/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:07:31 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/atletico-organize-fan-zones-in-new-york-tokyo-and-mexico-to-watch-the-copa-del-rey-final-f202604-n/ AS Atlético,Andy Hall Atlético will also install giant screens at the Metropolitano for fans who are unable travel to Seville. 20,000 tickets have already been sold. Atlético will also install giant screens at the Metropolitano for fans who are unable travel to Seville. 20,000 tickets have already been sold. Atlético de Madrid Real Sociedad Copa Rey Fútbol Sevilla La Cartuja de Sevilla Tokio México Juan Aguado (DIARIO AS) Atlético organize fan zones in New York, Tokyo and Mexico to watch the Copa del Rey final Atlético will also install giant screens at the Metropolitano for fans who are unable travel to Seville. 20,000 tickets have already been sold. Atlético will also install giant screens at the Metropolitano for fans who are unable travel to Seville. 20,000 tickets have already been sold. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/2JUDMUEU5FL5RDIIETS2ZG36XU.jpg?auth=f530d8023d2e6fe8135f4ec1fb4f1b3ccec4de6fc51ac397cdda1d654eed4d6c" width="8492" height="5399" alt="Atlético will also install giant screens at the Metropolitano for fans who are unable travel to Seville. 20,000 tickets have already been sold."></img><p>Next’s week’s <b>Copa del Rey final between Atlético Madrid and Real Sociedad </b>will be played at La Cartuja in Seville, will also be able to experience it at the <b>Metropolitano </b>as well as at international watch parties in <b>New York City</b>, <b>Tokyo </b>and <b>Mexico City</b>. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/atletico-organize-fan-zones-in-new-york-tokyo-and-mexico-to-watch-the-copa-del-rey-final-f202604-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/when-is-the-copa-del-rey-final-2026-date-kickoff-time-qualified-teams-f202603-n/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:32:24 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/when-is-the-copa-del-rey-final-2026-date-kickoff-time-qualified-teams-f202603-n/ William Allen The 2025/26 Copa del Rey is down to the final two, with the tournament winner set to be crowned this spring. The 2025/26 Copa del Rey is down to the final two, with the tournament winner set to be crowned this spring. Copa Rey Fútbol Fútbol Atlético de Madrid Real Sociedad España Mikel Oyarzabal Sevilla Vincent West (REUTERS) When is the Copa del Rey final 2026? Date, time, qualified teams The 2025/26 Copa del Rey is down to the final two, with the tournament winner set to be crowned this spring. The 2025/26 Copa del Rey is down to the final two, with the tournament winner set to be crowned this spring. <p><b>Atlético Madrid and Real Sociedad</b> <b>will meet in the 2026 Copa del Rey final</b>, with Seville set to host the showpiece event for the seventh year in succession.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/when-is-the-copa-del-rey-final-2026-date-kickoff-time-qualified-teams-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/real-sociedad-vs-athletic-club-live-online-score-stats-goals-updates-copa-del-rey-202526-f202603-n/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:07:42 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/real-sociedad-vs-athletic-club-live-online-score-stats-goals-updates-copa-del-rey-202526-f202603-n/ AS USA Mikel Oyarzabal was on target from the spot as Real Sociedad booked their place in this year’s Copa del Rey final, after beating Athletic home and away. Mikel Oyarzabal was on target from the spot as Real Sociedad booked their place in this year’s Copa del Rey final, after beating Athletic home and away. Real Sociedad Athletic Copa Rey Fútbol Fútbol Mikel Oyarzabal JAVI COLMENERO (FUTBOLAS) Real Sociedad vs Athletic Club summary: score, stats, goals and highlights | Copa del Rey 2025/26 Mikel Oyarzabal was on target from the spot as Real Sociedad booked their place in this year’s Copa del Rey final, after beating Athletic home and away. Mikel Oyarzabal was on target from the spot as Real Sociedad booked their place in this year’s Copa del Rey final, after beating Athletic home and away. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/SYVSLTYNDBKE7IAQ5Y656TNYQI.jpg?auth=4286e1eeb8f76c8ce4eb29ed1f5c4c77f3c9092cdea177f3d30f423956b76502" width="2059" height="1373" alt="Mikel Oyarzabal was on target from the spot as Real Sociedad booked their place in this year’s Copa del Rey final, after beating Athletic home and away. "></img><p></p> https://en.as.com/videos/exclusive-footage-rosalia-and-aitana-bonmati-celebrate-raphinhas-big-goal-at-camp-nou-f202603-v/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:19:36 GMT https://en.as.com/videos/exclusive-footage-rosalia-and-aitana-bonmati-celebrate-raphinhas-big-goal-at-camp-nou-f202603-v/ AStv During Barça’s thrilling victory at the Camp Nou, fans got a glimpse of an unforgettable celebration: Rosalía and Aitana Bonmatí reacting to Raphinha’s penalty goal. During Barça’s thrilling victory at the Camp Nou, fans got a glimpse of an unforgettable celebration: Rosalía and Aitana Bonmatí reacting to Raphinha’s penalty goal. Rosalía Aitana Bonmatí FC Barcelona Copa Rey Fútbol Atlético de Madrid Exclusive footage: Rosalía and Aitana Bonmatí celebrate Raphinha’s big goal at Camp Nou Exclusive footage: Rosalía and Aitana Bonmatí celebrate Raphinha’s big goal at Camp Nou Exclusive footage: Rosalía and Aitana Bonmatí celebrate Raphinha’s big goal at Camp Nou <p><i>Get your game on! Whether you’re into NFL touchdowns, NBA buzzer-beaters, world-class soccer goals, or MLB home runs, our app has it all.</i></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/videos/exclusive-footage-rosalia-and-aitana-bonmati-celebrate-raphinhas-big-goal-at-camp-nou-f202603-v/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/atleticos-4719-day-wait-is-over-f202603-n/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:19:20 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/atleticos-4719-day-wait-is-over-f202603-n/ Sergio Picos,Calum Roche Koke leads Atlético back to a Copa final, bridging a 13-year gap and a generation of change under Simeone. Koke leads Atlético back to a Copa final, bridging a 13-year gap and a generation of change under Simeone. LaLiga EA Sports Atlético de Madrid Copa Rey Fútbol @Atleti Atlético’s 4,719-day wait is over Koke leads Atlético back to a Copa final, bridging a 13-year gap and a generation of change under Simeone. Koke leads Atlético back to a Copa final, bridging a 13-year gap and a generation of change under Simeone. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/RYJUWJO6PNFCNPFL5EOCLGDKBE.jpg?auth=1b74f6d9666e40e849a4d209a724f05c2234e798848ad159ca141739465da7be" width="4096" height="2521" alt="Koke leads Atlético back to a Copa final, bridging a 13-year gap and a generation of change under Simeone."></img><p><b>Koke Resurrección planting Atlético’s flag at the heart of the Santiago Bernabéu.</b> The Vallecas native, then a precocious 21-year-old, had set up João Miranda in extra time to beat Real Madrid 14 years later – at the defining moment, in their stadium, in a final. Back then he was the Academy’s new standard-bearer. He will be 34 at La Giralda, now captain and the most capped player in club history. The only member of the current squad to have carried a Copa del Rey to Neptune. A showdown with either Real Sociedad or Athletic will also elevate 22-year-old Pablo Barrios – apprentice and heir apparent to Koke. The Moratalaz midfielder, sidelined for the semifinal tie through injury, is determined to plant the red-and-white flag in Seville.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/atleticos-4719-day-wait-is-over-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/what-happens-if-there-is-a-tie-in-the-copa-del-rey-barcelona-atletico-madrid-f202603-n/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:47:02 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/what-happens-if-there-is-a-tie-in-the-copa-del-rey-barcelona-atletico-madrid-f202603-n/ Roddy Cons,Joe Brennan,William Gittins The Barcelona - Atlético Madrid clash brought plenty of drama at Camp Nou on Tuesday. The Barcelona - Atlético Madrid clash brought plenty of drama at Camp Nou on Tuesday. Real Madrid Atlético Madrid Unionistas de Salamanca CF FC Barcelona Copa Rey Fútbol Albert Gea (REUTERS) Copa del Rey - Semi Final - Second Leg - FC Barcelona v Atletico Madrid What happens if there is a tie in the Copa del Rey? Barcelona - Atlético Madrid What happens if there is a tie in the Copa del Rey? Barcelona - Atlético Madrid <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/TMSTG7OWHNIZXJB3S6YCH45AME.jpg?auth=98392747bc71ca4018923abbe0b14a8a67f2c9638d655a82130b57eef8db77f9" width="2200" height="1653" alt="What happens if there is a tie in the Copa del Rey? Barcelona - Atlético Madrid"></img><p>The 2025/26 <b>Copa del Rey</b> has brought plenty of drama, with big shocks and thrilling comebacks throughout. Real Madrid’s surprise loss to Albacete has been one of the biggest stories of this year’s competition, but there is plenty more to enjoy in Spain’s domestic cup competition. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/what-happens-if-there-is-a-tie-in-the-copa-del-rey-barcelona-atletico-madrid-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/barcelona-vs-atletico-madrid-live-online-score-stats-goals-updates-copa-del-rey-202526-f202603-n/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/barcelona-vs-atletico-madrid-live-online-score-stats-goals-updates-copa-del-rey-202526-f202603-n/ AS USA Goals from Marc Bernal and Raphinha weren’t enough to level the tie. Atlético head into the Copa del Rey final for the first time in 13 years. Goals from Marc Bernal and Raphinha weren’t enough to level the tie. Atlético head into the Copa del Rey final for the first time in 13 years. FC Barcelona Atlético de Madrid Copa Rey Fútbol Fútbol Simeone Flick GORKA LEIZA (DIARIO AS) Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid summary: score, stats, goals and highlights | Copa del Rey 2025/26 Goals from Marc Bernal and Raphinha weren’t enough to level the tie. Atlético head into the Copa del Rey final for the first time in 13 years. Goals from Marc Bernal and Raphinha weren’t enough to level the tie. Atlético head into the Copa del Rey final for the first time in 13 years. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/KHGQUQEOHRN43O273CCMLHVDKQ.jpg?auth=d0e504cad13b6f1d256de27f73f8d18c9663917a407702be9cabe0c50fdaab96" width="4208" height="2368" alt="Goals from Marc Bernal and Raphinha weren’t enough to level the tie. Atlético head into the Copa del Rey final for the first time in 13 years."></img><p></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/why-is-frenkie-de-jong-not-playing-for-barcelona-today-against-atletico-madrid-in-the-copa-del-rey-semifinal-f202603-n/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:29:50 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/why-is-frenkie-de-jong-not-playing-for-barcelona-today-against-atletico-madrid-in-the-copa-del-rey-semifinal-f202603-n/ Roddy Cons De Jong and Robert Lewandowski are both absent as Barça look to mount a second-leg comeback against Atleti at Spotify Camp Nou. De Jong and Robert Lewandowski are both absent as Barça look to mount a second-leg comeback against Atleti at Spotify Camp Nou. FC Barcelona De Jong Atlético de Madrid Copa Rey Fútbol Fútbol Alejandro Garcia (EFE) Why is Frenkie de Jong not playing for Barcelona today against Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinal? De Jong and Robert Lewandowski are both absent as Barça look to mount a second-leg comeback against Atleti at Spotify Camp Nou. De Jong and Robert Lewandowski are both absent as Barça look to mount a second-leg comeback against Atleti at Spotify Camp Nou. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/OTTLJS6RCZPXZCDYVBTNEXCNJY.jpg?auth=17b4eef98bc95773bf1c2edf8d294e8a682e90e8f547da404c43d8d33cd5dba6" width="4432" height="2952" alt="De Jong and Robert Lewandowski are both absent as Barça look to mount a second-leg comeback against Atleti at Spotify Camp Nou. "></img><p><b>Barcelona need the comeback of all comebacks to defeat Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinals</b>, following a 4-0 defeat in the first leg in the Spanish capital. They will hope to get off to a fast start in the return game at Spotify Camp Nou, but will be hampered by the <b>absences of key duo Frenkie de Jong and Robert Lewandowski.</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/why-is-frenkie-de-jong-not-playing-for-barcelona-today-against-atletico-madrid-in-the-copa-del-rey-semifinal-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-ricardo-de-burgos-bengoetxea-the-referee-for-the-copa-del-rey-semifinal-between-barcelona-and-atletico-madrid-f202603-n/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:08:28 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-ricardo-de-burgos-bengoetxea-the-referee-for-the-copa-del-rey-semifinal-between-barcelona-and-atletico-madrid-f202603-n/ Joe Brennan The Basque referee has been selected for the high-stakes game in Cataluña. The Basque referee has been selected for the high-stakes game in Cataluña. Arbitraje deportivo Copa Rey Fútbol Atlético de Madrid FC Barcelona JESUS ALVAREZ ORIHUELA (DIARIO AS ) Who is Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea, the referee for the Copa del Rey semifinal between Barcelona and Atlético Madrid? The Basque referee has been selected for the high-stakes game in Cataluña. The Basque referee has been selected for the high-stakes game in Cataluña. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/HCUXVJSDMLZZQ6EOXU6DYCY4UA.JPG?auth=67ece7c50970eaf76349c610770214ac615e1cb1d9baa1a19ffce480e664be20" width="4273" height="2849" alt="The Basque referee has been selected for the high-stakes game in Cataluña."></img><p>There are innumerable tear-jerking poems written on hope, <b>single lines on triumph that have inspired greatness over the centuries</b>, and quotes on making the impossible come true that have pushed the pen into the pages of history and moved it to write.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/who-is-ricardo-de-burgos-bengoetxea-the-referee-for-the-copa-del-rey-semifinal-between-barcelona-and-atletico-madrid-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/why-is-robert-lewandowski-not-playing-for-barcelona-today-against-atletico-madrid-in-the-copa-del-rey-semifinal-f202603-n/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:17:43 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/why-is-robert-lewandowski-not-playing-for-barcelona-today-against-atletico-madrid-in-the-copa-del-rey-semifinal-f202603-n/ Joe Brennan The Polish striker was ruled out of the second leg as Barcelona look to keep their cup run alive. The Polish striker was ruled out of the second leg as Barcelona look to keep their cup run alive. FC Barcelona Copa Rey Fútbol Atlético de Madrid Robert Lewandowski GORKA LEIZA (DIARIO AS) Why is Robert Lewandowski not playing for Barcelona today against Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinal? The Polish striker was ruled out of the second leg as Barcelona look to keep their cup run alive. The Polish striker was ruled out of the second leg as Barcelona look to keep their cup run alive. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/UT7NT7KMTBOAXDESNN26LNRCCQ.jpg?auth=c01e399fad75d5d5e63a5d13aec872a7e9726b11b064b63f5625580397d6c37b" width="3808" height="2144" alt="The Polish striker was ruled out of the second leg as Barcelona look to keep their cup run alive."></img><p><b>Barcelona will look to keep their Copa del Rey defence alive </b>at Camp Nou as they try to overturn a first leg disaster in Madrid, where they lost 4-0 to Atlético Madrid.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/why-is-robert-lewandowski-not-playing-for-barcelona-today-against-atletico-madrid-in-the-copa-del-rey-semifinal-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/why-are-the-copa-del-rey-semifinals-played-over-two-legs-instead-of-one-f202603-n/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:19:59 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/why-are-the-copa-del-rey-semifinals-played-over-two-legs-instead-of-one-f202603-n/ Roddy Cons Barcelona have a mountain to climb in Tuesday’s return game at Spotify Camp Nou against Atlético Madrid, who won the first leg 4-0. Barcelona have a mountain to climb in Tuesday’s return game at Spotify Camp Nou against Atlético Madrid, who won the first leg 4-0. Copa Rey Fútbol Fútbol Atlético de Madrid FC Barcelona Athletic Real Sociedad Europa Press Sports (Europa Press via Getty Images) Why are the Copa del Rey semifinals played over two legs instead of one? Barcelona have a mountain to climb in Tuesday’s return game at Spotify Camp Nou against Atlético Madrid, who won the first leg 4-0. Barcelona have a mountain to climb in Tuesday’s return game at Spotify Camp Nou against Atlético Madrid, who won the first leg 4-0. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/3727HICKWVNQ5EG6KUK5VFAXL4.jpg?auth=17167d563a47c4a62a16112e2d658f03a85e419fc0f7ae8dc902b18f59fd84ee" width="1200" height="675" alt="Barcelona have a mountain to climb in Tuesday’s return game at Spotify Camp Nou against Atlético Madrid, who won the first leg 4-0."></img><p>For <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/real-madrids-12-decisive-days-f202603-n/" target="_self" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/real-madrids-12-decisive-days-f202603-n/"><b>Real Madrid</b></a> and <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/not-xavi-or-guardiola-the-one-barca-coach-that-won-more-than-flick-in-first-100-f202603-n/" target="_self" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/not-xavi-or-guardiola-the-one-barca-coach-that-won-more-than-flick-in-first-100-f202603-n/"><b>Barcelona</b></a>, the <b>Copa del Rey </b>is not at the top of their respective priority lists each season, with the Champions League and LaLiga titles the trophies they most want to get their hands on. Nevertheless, the <b>expectation remains for both teams to win Spain’s domestic cup</b>, while other clubs around the country view the competition as <b>their best opportunity to collect silverware.</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/why-are-the-copa-del-rey-semifinals-played-over-two-legs-instead-of-one-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/barcelona-starting-xi-against-atletico-madrid-in-the-copa-del-rey-semifinal-f202603-n/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:49:32 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/barcelona-starting-xi-against-atletico-madrid-in-the-copa-del-rey-semifinal-f202603-n/ Javier Miguel,Joe Brennan Here’s how Barcelona could line up against Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg. Here’s how Barcelona could line up against Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg. FC Barcelona Copa Rey Fútbol Atlético de Madrid Albert Gea (REUTERS) Barcelona possible starting XI against Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinal Here’s how Barcelona could line up against Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg. Here’s how Barcelona could line up against Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/27WQOR6YVNIGROJNL2J5HDXN5M.jpg?auth=d745e38df5775977e66295d05fc93a487e131b2de90003774affd4b295a18a2e" width="2520" height="1654" alt="Here’s how Barcelona could line up against Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg."></img><p>“<b>We’re going to make the impossible possible</b>.” Under this motto, FC Barcelona have spent the past two days preparing for Tuesday’s Copa del Rey clash against Atlético de Madrid, where they must <b>overturn a 4-0 deficit</b>. It is clearly a monumental challenge, one that borders on the insurmountable, but at Barça nobody is giving up.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/barcelona-starting-xi-against-atletico-madrid-in-the-copa-del-rey-semifinal-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/UPM7O4ICEVCQ7JI7T72VQX2P7E.jpg?auth=da3d637e3bfaf2fe6a636d0de4b0b46e95be22b1c179eec8a3ecb9f21c07ad70" width="1880" height="432" alt="."></img> https://en.as.com/soccer/lewandowski-to-miss-copa-del-rey-semifinal-atletico-madrid-what-injury-does-the-barcelona-forward-have-f202603-n/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:27:53 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/lewandowski-to-miss-copa-del-rey-semifinal-atletico-madrid-what-injury-does-the-barcelona-forward-have-f202603-n/ Joe Brennan Barcelona’s Polish forward is out with an injury that will see him miss the second leg of the Copa del Rey against Atlético Madrid. Barcelona’s Polish forward is out with an injury that will see him miss the second leg of the Copa del Rey against Atlético Madrid. Robert Lewandowski FC Barcelona LaLiga EA Sports Copa Rey Fútbol JOSEP LAGO (AFP) Lewandowski out: what injury does the Barcelona forward have? Barcelona’s Polish forward is out with an injury that will see him miss the second leg of the Copa del Rey against Atlético Madrid. Barcelona’s Polish forward is out with an injury that will see him miss the second leg of the Copa del Rey against Atlético Madrid. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/CESLFAIFEFOENGCZRH5BMFQEB4.jpg?auth=c913c5391f691a483f63e79314c186d2c1ff4f2630b492bb77941a90fa9b2d76" width="3139" height="2092" alt="Barcelona’s Polish forward is out with an injury that will see him miss the second leg of the Copa del Rey against Atlético Madrid."></img><p>Robert <b>Lewandowski will miss FC Barcelona’s Copa del Rey semi-final second leg against Atlético Madrid</b> after it was confirmed that the striker had suffered a fracture to his eye socket in the LaLiga win over Villarreal CF on Saturday.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/lewandowski-to-miss-copa-del-rey-semifinal-atletico-madrid-what-injury-does-the-barcelona-forward-have-f202603-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/barcelona-suffers-spotify-camp-nou-blow-as-comeback-hopes-take-a-hit-f202602-n/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:21:45 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/barcelona-suffers-spotify-camp-nou-blow-as-comeback-hopes-take-a-hit-f202602-n/ Santi Giménez,Roddy Cons Barça will host fewer fans than hoped against Atlético Madrid, dimming home-field advantage for Copa del Rey semifinal. Barça will host fewer fans than hoped against Atlético Madrid, dimming home-field advantage for Copa del Rey semifinal. FC Barcelona Copa Rey Fútbol Atlético de Madrid Spotify Camp Nou Juanjo Martín (EFE) Barcelona suffesr Spotify Camp Nou blow as comeback hopes take a hit Barça will host fewer fans than hoped against Atlético Madrid, dimming home-field advantage for Copa del Rey semifinal. Barça will host fewer fans than hoped against Atlético Madrid, dimming home-field advantage for Copa del Rey semifinal. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/MFNK5KJUXFIK7DYFAUMRSWOISU.jpg?auth=c2cfc74a713e539da2fb9f3e969f7f4a3d4017427171a8eb1397c46aae752e7a" width="3408" height="2272" alt="Barça will host fewer fans than hoped against Atlético Madrid, dimming home-field advantage for Copa del Rey semifinal. "></img><p><b>Barcelona’s dream of overturning a 4-0 first-leg loss to Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinals next Tuesday, March 3 faces a major setback</b>. The city of Barcelona confirmed the club<b> will not receive the 1C license</b> in time, which <b>would have allowed 62,000 fans </b>in the stadium’s North Goal stands.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/barcelona-suffers-spotify-camp-nou-blow-as-comeback-hopes-take-a-hit-f202602-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/copa-del-rey-final-date-changed-barcelona-just-five-goals-from-seville-f202602-n/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:58:25 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/copa-del-rey-final-date-changed-barcelona-just-five-goals-from-seville-f202602-n/ Juanma Leiva,Roddy Cons Atlético Madrid and Real Sociedad are in pole position to reach the Copa final, which has been moved from its original date. Atlético Madrid and Real Sociedad are in pole position to reach the Copa final, which has been moved from its original date. Fútbol Copa Rey Fútbol FC Barcelona Atlético de Madrid Real Sociedad Athletic EIDAN RUBIO (RFEF) Copa del Rey final date changed: Barcelona just five goals from Seville… Atlético Madrid and Real Sociedad are in pole position to reach the Copa final, which has been moved from its original date. Atlético Madrid and Real Sociedad are in pole position to reach the Copa final, which has been moved from its original date. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/M6JXTBRJYJN4NLCVSKJ5YIXNIE.jpg?auth=d94ec740ad18aa96bbb5931e204673499ff77b083f3a29edf86fbe99562073b0" width="5000" height="4000" alt="Atlético Madrid and Real Sociedad are in pole position to reach the Copa final, which has been moved from its original date."></img><p>It’s official. The <b>2026 Copa del Rey final will be played Saturday, April 18</b>, at 3 p.m. ET at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville. The Spanish Football Federation confirmed the date Wednesday after consulting with the semifinalist clubs and Spain’s royal household, one of the final pieces that needed to be finalized.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/copa-del-rey-final-date-changed-barcelona-just-five-goals-from-seville-f202602-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/if-the-image-i-saw-isnt-ai-its-a-scandal-de-jong-after-barcelona-decision-f202602-n/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:55:38 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/if-the-image-i-saw-isnt-ai-its-a-scandal-de-jong-after-barcelona-decision-f202602-n/ Daniel López,Calum Roche Flick’s side leave Madrid reeling after a bruising defeat, but questions over a seven-minute VAR review ignite fresh debate. Flick’s side leave Madrid reeling after a bruising defeat, but questions over a seven-minute VAR review ignite fresh debate. FC Barcelona De Jong Atlético de Madrid Copa Rey Fútbol DANI SANCHEZ (DIARIO AS) “If the image I saw isn’t AI… it’s a scandal” - De Jong after Barcelona decision Flick’s side leave Madrid reeling after a bruising defeat, but questions over a seven-minute VAR review ignite fresh debate. Flick’s side leave Madrid reeling after a bruising defeat, but questions over a seven-minute VAR review ignite fresh debate. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/Y3R6T2DNDZHIRHOXAB72SH6O3Q.JPG?auth=7c7c5cd4013cdc94999d73bc36020e858cf364922f908e677151efca04b2b490" width="3769" height="2064" alt="Flick’s side leave Madrid reeling after a bruising defeat, but questions over a seven-minute VAR review ignite fresh debate."></img><p><b>Atlético Madrid’s commanding </b><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/atletico-madrid-vs-barcelona-live-online-score-stats-and-updates-copa-del-rey-semi-final-f202602-n/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/atletico-madrid-vs-barcelona-live-online-score-stats-and-updates-copa-del-rey-semi-final-f202602-n/"><b>victory over Barcelona</b></a><b> will go down as one of the standout performances of Diego Simeone’s tenure</b>, with his team giving Hansi Flick’s side no chance from the outset and delivering a punishing 4-0 defeat. Barcelona now return home carrying a heavy deficit and plenty to reflect on.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/if-the-image-i-saw-isnt-ai-its-a-scandal-de-jong-after-barcelona-decision-f202602-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/the-huge-mistake-from-barcelona-that-saw-them-collapse-against-atletico-madrid-f202602-n/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:28:13 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/the-huge-mistake-from-barcelona-that-saw-them-collapse-against-atletico-madrid-f202602-n/ Juan Jiménez,Joe Brennan The German manager, in a move unprecedented at Barça, substituted Marc Casadó before halftime, bringing on Lewandowski. The German manager, in a move unprecedented at Barça, substituted Marc Casadó before halftime, bringing on Lewandowski. FC Barcelona Atlético de Madrid Copa Rey Fútbol Albert Gea (REUTERS) The huge mistake from Barcelona that cost them against Atlético Madrid The German manager, in a move unprecedented at Barça, substituted Marc Casadó before halftime, bringing on Lewandowski. The German manager, in a move unprecedented at Barça, substituted Marc Casadó before halftime, bringing on Lewandowski. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/XKPT4CF7JFODRNH4IOVNIT57JA.jpg?auth=7d09c2293fc0a4f4678b0f469c34762b352a8161bb1c5b34e07fd804f602f02e" width="5303" height="3702" alt="The German manager, in a move unprecedented at Barça, substituted Marc Casadó before halftime, bringing on Lewandowski."></img><p>In an unprecedented move since taking charge of FC Barcelona, Hansi Flick raised his hand, <b>admitted his mistake in the starting eleven, and substituted Marc Casadó</b>, who appeared fit, before halftime in the collapse against Atlético Madrid in the <a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/atletico-madrid-vs-barcelona-live-online-score-stats-and-updates-copa-del-rey-semi-final-f202602-n/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" title="https://en.as.com/soccer/atletico-madrid-vs-barcelona-live-online-score-stats-and-updates-copa-del-rey-semi-final-f202602-n/"><b>Copa del Rey semi-final, which the Catalans lost 4-0</b></a>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/the-huge-mistake-from-barcelona-that-saw-them-collapse-against-atletico-madrid-f202602-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/soccer/all-the-controversy-of-atletico-madrid-4-0-barcelona-var-penalties-and-red-cards-f202602-n/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:18:32 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/all-the-controversy-of-atletico-madrid-4-0-barcelona-var-penalties-and-red-cards-f202602-n/ AS USA Here is a look at the controversial plays of the Atlético-Barcelona match in the Copa del Rey. Here is a look at the controversial plays of the Atlético-Barcelona match in the Copa del Rey. FC Barcelona Atlético de Madrid Copa Rey Fútbol Mariscal (EFE) The controversy of Atlético Madrid 4-0 Barcelona: VAR, penalties, and red cards Here is a look at the controversial plays of the Atlético-Barcelona match in the Copa del Rey. Here is a look at the controversial plays of the Atlético-Barcelona match in the Copa del Rey. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/O5ZHWSCBDBP77MRCAUGR3IN6PM.jpg?auth=553562386be9000af5f61ce5f2f54d6fb67be18e4faeffb275a7dd3edde150cb" width="2509" height="1673" alt="Here is a look at the controversial plays of the Atlético-Barcelona match in the Copa del Rey."></img><p>With the <b>Copa del Rey final on the horizon</b>, the first leg of the semi final between Atlético and Barcelona began with <b>goals and also controversy</b>. In the 26th minute, <b>Casadó was shown a yellow card</b> near the halfway line for a challenge from behind on Giuliano as the Argentine was starting a counter attack. A<b> controversial decision</b> that prompted complaints at the Metropolitano. In fact, Nelson Vivas, one of Simeone’s assistants, was also booked.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/all-the-controversy-of-atletico-madrid-4-0-barcelona-var-penalties-and-red-cards-f202602-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/XFPDKC4EMZFR5JY7YKVT3QL6QQ.jfif?auth=45cf5772da92fbd4dd819a7d28dc10c9cb96295b70385e7a27594757ea654480" width="1920" height="1080" alt="Here's the offside call."></img> https://en.as.com/soccer/why-is-raphinha-not-playing-for-barcelona-today-against-atletico-madrid-in-the-copa-del-rey-f202602-n/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:51:31 GMT https://en.as.com/soccer/why-is-raphinha-not-playing-for-barcelona-today-against-atletico-madrid-in-the-copa-del-rey-f202602-n/ Joe Brennan Barcelona will go into the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final tie against Atlético Madrid without a number of key names. Barcelona will go into the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final tie against Atlético Madrid without a number of key names. FC Barcelona Atlético de Madrid Copa Rey Fútbol Alejandro Garcia (EFE) Will Raphinha play for Barcelona today against Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey? Barcelona will go into the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final tie against Atlético Madrid without a number of key names. Barcelona will go into the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final tie against Atlético Madrid without a number of key names. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/ZABZCXVHU5L37CSXZV7W7WLEUE.jpg?auth=39cf3f0d80f8978e3ef02aa4e4369dfbe360e7f2235d35b8b589546c11546dd0" width="2289" height="1526" alt="Barcelona will go into the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final tie against Atlético Madrid without a number of key names."></img><p><b>Winds around 60mph</b> whirled into Cataluña on Thursday morning which caused the team to push forward their plans and <b>set off for the capital city a day earlier</b>. The scheduled plane journey of 300 miles took place on Wednesday evening and the team landed safely ahead of the <b>Copa del Rey semi-final against Atlético de Madrid</b> (3pm ET).</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/soccer/why-is-raphinha-not-playing-for-barcelona-today-against-atletico-madrid-in-the-copa-del-rey-f202602-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p>