King's Cup

Barcelona hammer Sevilla to win 30th Copa del Rey

Messi scored once and Suarez twice before half-time at the Wanda Metropolitano, with the sublime Andres Iniesta and Philippe Coutinho later compounding Sevilla's humiliation in Barca's 5-0 win.

Apr 22, 2018, 10:03 AM IST

Barcelona feeling better than in treble year: Jordi Alba

Barcelona defender Jordi Alba says the feeling in their squad is better than in 2015, when the club won an historic second treble.

Apr 03, 2018, 22:06 PM IST

Philippe Coutinho opens account as Barcelona march into Copa del Rey final

Barcelona reached the King's Cup final for a record fifth year in a row on Thursday with a 2-0 second leg win at Valencia in which Philippe Coutinho scored his first goal for the club as they secured a 3-0 aggregate semifinal success.

Feb 09, 2018, 14:20 PM IST

Luis Suarez unrepentant about being a difficult opponent

Barcelona forward Luis Suarez has defended his aggressive style of play and said he tries to get opponents sent off if they are on a yellow card.

Feb 08, 2018, 19:53 PM IST

Sevilla outlast Leganes to reach King's Cup final

Sevilla recovered from a humiliating loss to Eibar by booking their place in the King`s Cup final for a second time in three seasons, beating Leganes 2-0 on Wednesday in a semi-final second leg to progress 2-1 on aggregate.

Feb 08, 2018, 15:29 PM IST

Atletico Madrid exit King's Cup quarter-finals to Sevilla

Atletico Madrid were dumped out of the King’s Cup by Sevilla after a 3-1 defeat in their quarter-final, second leg on Tuesday saw them exit the competition 5-2 on aggregate.

Jan 24, 2018, 15:37 PM IST

Missed Lionel Messi penalty costs Barcelona in Cop del Rey derby defeat

Lionel Messi missed a penalty as Espanyol struck in the dying moments to consign Barcelona to their first defeat of the season, 1-0 in the first leg of the Copa del Rey quarter-finals on Wednesday.

Jan 18, 2018, 19:05 PM IST

Lionel Messi double against Celta Vigo helps Barcelona reach King's Cup quarter-finals

Lionel Messi scored twice as King's Cup holders Barcelona moved comfortably into the quarter-finals by thrashing Celta Vigo 5-0 at the Nou Camp in their last 16 second leg game on Thursday.

Jan 12, 2018, 12:45 PM IST

Real Madrid progress in King's Cup with Gareth Bale's comeback cameo

Real won 4-2 on aggregate and Bale’s cameo performance was one of few bright spots in an otherwise nervous 2-2 draw with third-tier Fuenlabrada at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Nov 29, 2017, 09:49 AM IST

Second-string Real Madrid labour to King's Cup victory

Real are seeking to win the competition for the first time since 2014 but Zidane gave opportunities to several squad members for the visit to their lowly local rivals.

Oct 27, 2017, 11:32 AM IST

Disappointing Atletico held 1-1 by third-tier Elche in King's Cup

A below-par Atletico Madrid suffered a setback in their bid to win the Copa del Rey for the first time since 2013 when they drew 1-1 at third-tier Elche in the first leg of their last-32 tie on Wed

Oct 26, 2017, 13:43 PM IST