Copa de rey recent news
Here are some recent news and updates about the Copa del Rey:
2022-23 Copa del Rey
- The 2022-23 Copa del Rey is the 83rd edition of the tournament, and it started on August 16, 2022.
- The competition features 126 teams from the top four tiers of Spanish football, including all 20 teams from La Liga and the Segunda División.
- The final is scheduled to take place on June 3, 2023, at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid.
Recent Results
- In the round of 32, Barcelona defeated Real Sociedad 4-2 in a thrilling match, while Real Madrid won 2-1 against Celta Vigo.
- Atlético Madrid defeated Getafe 2-0, while Villarreal won 2-1 against Espanyol.
- In other matches, Valencia defeated Almería 2-1, while Sevilla won 2-0 against Real Betis.
Notable Fixtures
- The quarterfinals will feature some exciting matchups, including Barcelona vs. Atlético Madrid, Real Madrid vs. Villarreal, and Valencia vs. Sevilla.
- The semifinals will take place on April 26 and 27, with the winners advancing to the final on June 3.
Injury Concerns
- Barcelona's star player, Robert Lewandowski, is struggling with a knee injury and may miss the quarterfinal match against Atlético Madrid.
- Real Madrid's Karim Benzema is also dealing with a minor injury, but is expected to be fit for the quarterfinal match against Villarreal.
Managerial Changes
- In recent weeks, several managers have left their positions in the Copa del Rey. These include:
- Real Sociedad's Imanol Alguacil, who was sacked after a poor run of form.
- Espanyol's Raül Torrent, who resigned due to personal reasons.
- Almería's Francisco's, who was fired after a disappointing start to the season.
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