COPA DEL REY
Alvaro Arbeloa takes blame for Real Madrid shock Copa del Rey loss
Alvaro Arbeloa took full responsibility after Real Madrid were knocked out of the Copa del Rey by Albacete on Wednesday, admitting the defeat on his first night in charge was "painful" for everyone connected to the club.
Hansi Flick wants Barcelona 'totally focused' for Copa del Rey clash with Racing Santander
Hansi Flick made it clear Barcelona cannot afford any drop in focus as he turned quickly from Spanish Super Cup celebrations to a demanding Copa del Rey tie away to Racing Santander tonight.
Real Madrid crash out of Copa del Rey in shock last 16 defeat to Albacete
Alvaro Arbeloa's first game in charge of Real Madrid ended with a shock 3-2 defeat to struggling Segunda Division side Albacete in the Copa del Rey last 16 on Wednesday.
Copa del Rey: Real Sociedad, Athletic Club and Atletico squeeze into the next round
Real Sociedad beat Osasuna on penalties, Athletic Club edged Cultural Leonesa and Atletico Madrid pipped Deportivo on Tuesday evening's Copa del Rey Round of 16 clashes.
Real Madrid and Barcelona learn Copa del Rey round of 16 opponents
Real Madrid and Barcelona will both face lower-division sides in the Round of 16 of the 2025-26 Copa del Rey, setting up intriguing single-leg ties scheduled for 13–15 January.
Kylian Mbappe's double saves Real Madrid from Copa del Rey shock
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Real Madrid survived a major scare to beat third-tier Talavera 3-2 in the Copa del Rey round of 32 on Wednesday night.
