Coppa del rey news
Coppa del Rey! Here are some recent news and updates about the Spanish King's Cup:
Recent Results:
- Real Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 3-2 in the quarterfinals.
- Barcelona won 2-1 against Athletic Bilbao in the quarterfinals.
- Valencia beat Getafe 3-0 in the quarterfinals.
- Atlético Madrid defeated Real Betis 2-1 in the quarterfinals.
Upcoming Matches:
- The semifinals are scheduled to take place on April 1 and 2, with the first legs featuring Real Madrid vs. Valencia and Barcelona vs. Atlético Madrid.
- The second legs will be played on April 8 and 9.
Injury Updates:
- Barcelona's star player, Lionel Messi, is expected to miss the semifinals due to a knee injury.
- Real Madrid's midfielder, Luka Modrić, is also a doubt for the semifinals due to a muscle strain.
Coaching Changes:
- Atlético Madrid's coach, Diego Simeone, has signed a new contract extension until 2024.
- Real Sociedad's coach, Imanol Alguacil, has been linked with a move to the Premier League, with Manchester United reportedly interested in his services.
Other News:
- The Coppa del Rey has been won by Real Madrid a record 20 times, followed by Barcelona with 18 titles.
- The competition has been won by teams from outside the top two divisions of Spanish football only twice in its history.
- The final will be played on May 30 at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid.
Stay tuned for more updates and news about the Coppa del Rey!