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Real Sociedad won the 2025-26 Copa del Rey on Saturday, as they were defeated Atletico Madrid 4-3 in the penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw between the sides in 120 minutes. It’s the fourth time that the Txuri-urdin have won the competition, and the first since their triumph over Athletic Club in 2020. As per […] The post Pellegrino Matarazzo reacts after leading Real Sociedad to Copa del Rey glory – “It’s just the beginning” appeared first on Football España.

Atletico Madrid saw their chances of a first Copa del Rey title in 13 years go up in smoke on Saturday, as they lost to Real Sociedad in this season’s final. Los Colchoneros twice came from behind to force extra time, but they were defeated 4-3 on penalties. As per Marca, head coach Diego Simeone […] The post “The fans need wins, not messages” – Diego Simeone reacts after Atletico Madrid lose Copa del Rey final appeared first on Football España.

Atletico Madrid 2-2 Real Sociedad (3-4 on penalties) Real Sociedad have won the 2025-26 Copa del Rey, having defeated Atletico Madrid on penalties at La Cartuja. It was the best possible start for La Real, as they scored the fastest ever Copa del Rey final goal to take the lead. Goncalo Guedes’ cross landed perfectly […] The post Real Sociedad claim fourth Copa del Rey title as Atletico Madrid fall short in penalty shootout appeared first on Football España.

Atletico Madrid have responded well to twice going behind in the Copa del Rey final, and they have levelled late on against Real Sociedad at La Cartuja. It was the start of dreams for La Real, as Ander Barrenetxea headed them in front after 15 seconds, which was the fastest goal in Copa del Rey […] The post WATCH: Stunning Julian Alvarez strike sends Copa del Rey final to extra time appeared first on Football España.

It’s no secret that Barcelona want to sign Julian Alvarez this summer, but he’s not the only Atletico Madrid player on their radar. Recently, it was confirmed that they hold an interest in Alexander Sorloth, whom they are much more likely to be able to afford. Sorloth has been a scourge for Barcelona in recent […] The post Atletico Madrid will not consider Barcelona offers for second striker target appeared first on Football España.

Atletico Madrid responded well to going behind early in the Copa del Rey final, but they are still trailing with 45 minutes to go against Real Sociedad at La Cartuja. It was the start of dreams for La Real, as Ander Barrenetxea headed them in front after 15 seconds, which was the fastest goal in […] The post WATCH: Atletico Madrid equalise in Copa del Rey final before Mikel Oyarzabal restores Real Sociedad lead appeared first on Football España.

The deadlock has been broken inside the opening 15 seconds of the Copa del Rey final, and it is Atletico Madrid that have fallen behind at La Cartuja, with Real Sociedad scoring a record-breaking goal to hit the front. When these two teams met in La Liga last month, a match won 3-2 by Atleti […] The post WATCH: Real Sociedad score fastest ever Copa del Rey final goal to lead Atletico Madrid after 15 seconds appeared first on Football España.

Marcus Rashford has performed well for Barcelona since he joined on loan from Manchester United last summer, but it may not be enough to keep him at the Spotify Camp Nou. It is increasingly unlikely that he remains at the Catalan club on a permanent basis, with the preference being for a second loan to […] The post Marcus Rashford opens door to Manchester United return as Barcelona uncertainty continues appeared first on Football España.

‘The pirate’ has been a domineering presence for RCD Mallorca since arriving at the club back in 2022, and helping them to survive relegation. Since, he has been to a Copa del Rey final with Los Bermellones, and last weekend, he became their top scorer ever in La Liga. As Mallorca romped to a 3-0 […] The post VIDEO: Samuel Eto’o congratulates Vedat Muriqi after surpassing RCD Mallorca goal record appeared first on Football España.

As Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad prepare for Copa del Rey final that will go down in history for one of them, here’s your guide to what to look out for. How did they get here? Atletico Madrid Los Colchoneros are always one of the favourites for the competition, but the truth is it has […] The post Atletico Madrid-Real Sociedad: Where will the Copa del Rey final be won and lost? appeared first on Football España.

Real Madrid have plans to let a number of first team players leave during the upcoming summer transfer window. Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba are candidates to leave as free agents, while the likes of Raul Asencio, Eduardo Camavinga and Gonzalo Garcia are poised to be put up for sale. At this stage, […] The post Real Madrid midfielder in talks with European giant as summer exit looms large appeared first on Football España.

Real Madrid are almost certain to be searching for a new manager this summer, with it looking unlikely that Alvaro Arbeloa will continue after his side’s Champions League exit at the hands of Bayern Munich earlier this week. The 43-year-old, who replaced Xabi Alonso in January, is poised to oversee a trophyless season, which is […] The post Real Madrid managerial target not considering Bernabeu switch appeared first on Football España.

Multiple players have swapped between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in the last decade, and 2026 could see more cases. The Catalans are keen to sign Julian Alvarez, while in recent weeks, there has been members of Hansi Flick’s side linked with a switch to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Because of this, Barcelona have opened the […] The post Atletico Madrid rule out summer moves for two Barcelona players appeared first on Football España.

Real Madrid are gearing up for a return to domestic action against Alaves next week, but they will not be at full-strength in terms of squad options. Thibaut Courtois is still sidelined, and another that is unlikely to return for the match at the Bernabeu is Raul Asencio. It’s been a difficult few weeks for […] The post Real Madrid star hospitalised amid concerning illness situation appeared first on Football España.

Barcelona are moving towards the signing of promising defender Patricio Pacifico. The Uruguayan, who can play at left-back or in central defence, joined the club’s reserve side Barca Atletic on in the January transfer window from Defensor Sporting in Montevideo, where he came through. Arriving late in the January window, Pacifico has made a total […] The post Barcelona decide to go through with signing of 20-year-old left-back appeared first on Football España.

Real Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni has opened up on his struggles at the Santiago Bernabeu over the past couple of seasons. The French midfielder has been singled out as one of their most consistent players this season, a major difference from where he was 18 months ago. Los Blancos are now in their second season […] The post ‘I was made a scapegoat’ – Real Madrid star opens up on struggles appeared first on Football España.

After exiting the Champions League in agonising fashion, Barcelona are already turning their focus to their summer plans. The Blaugrana still have to secure a LaLiga title that will make good on a season after disappointments in Europe and the Copa del Rey, but have a nine-point lead going into the final seven games against […] The post Barcelona transfer plans focused on four signings this summer appeared first on Football España.

Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad will face off in the Copa del Rey final at 21:00 CEST in La Cartuja in Seville, with both sides seeking their first silverware in five years. Los Colchoneros are back in the Copa final for the first time since they last won it in 2013, while La Real lifted […] The post Copa del Rey final Predicted Teams Atletico Madrid-Real Sociedad: Few changes for Diego Simeone appeared first on Football España.

Real Sociedad captain Mikel Oyarzabal has said the squad are indebted to manager Pellegrino Matarazzo, who has guided the Txuri-Urdin back to the Copa del Rey final six seasons later. The 28-year-old is one of the few remaining members of the 2021 winners. Asked about his role as a leader and the captain of the […] The post Real Sociedad captain Mikel Oyarzabal – ‘We owe Pellegrino Matarazzo a lot’ appeared first on Football España.

Real Sociedad manager Pellegrino Matarazzo cut a confident figure ahead of his side’s Copa del Rey final on Saturday with Atletico Madrid. La Real are hoping to lift the trophy for a second time in five years after doing so in 2021, but have been a surprise package in the second half of the season. […] The post ‘We’re very excited, we need release tension in the right way’ – Real Sociedad manager Pellegrino Matarazzo appeared first on Football España.

Barcelona are searching for options to strengthen their forward line this summer, and it appears they are looking at more veteran options. For some time they have been linked with Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, but the Argentina international may be out of reach for their finances. On Friday, it came as a surprise when […] The post Barcelona have 31-year-old number nine on shortlist as Julian Alvarez alternative appeared first on Football España.

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has declared that the toughest part of the Copa del Rey final will be the mental battle, as his side prepare to face Real Sociedad. He also confirmed that a key player will return to action on Saturday night. It has been 13 years since Atletico appeared in a Copa […] The post Diego Simeone confirms return of key player for Atletico Madrid – ‘The toughest match is inside the head’ appeared first on Football España.

Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann has declared that he owes former club Real Sociedad plenty, before facing them in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday. The Frenchman is playing out the final six weeks of his Atletico career, and the Copa represents an opportunity to go out on a high. The 35-year-old has already […] The post “I owe Real Sociedad a lot” – Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann before Copa del Rey final appeared first on Football España.

Barcelona are looking to bring in a centre-forward this summer, and for some time it has been reported that their preferred choice for the number nine spot is Atletico Madrid star Julian Alvarez. For some time, Los Colchoneros have been adamant that he is not for sale, but now it seems the Catalan side have […] The post Barcelona interested in shock move for second Atletico Madrid forward appeared first on Football España.

Written by Harry Gillies. “What did you think of the sending off?” The Spanish press lobbed the question at Bayern’s manager, as they had to every passing player, but Vincent Kompany just smiled and said, “If you look at the game we can talk about some other situations as well.” Not that his words will […] The post Analysis: As Real Madrid career towards premature end to season, what’s left at the end of it? appeared first on Football España.

Written by David Smith Rayo Vallecano have qualified for their first-ever European semi-final, narrowly escaping the sharp talons of AEK Athens. In a tough night away from home, Rayo went three-nil down in the 51st minute, surrendering their three-goal advantage from the first leg. The ‘Franjirrojos’ fielded the same starting XI from the previous encounter […] The post Rayo Vallecano survive AEK Athens talons to make first ever European semi-final appeared first on Football España.

Barcelona are keen to improve their backline after conceding in every single one of their Champions League games this season, and their primary target is Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni. The Catalan side are trying to find ways to bring the price tag down for the Italy international though, with Inter reportedly looking to bring in […] The post Inter ‘very interested’ in Barcelona player as part of potential swap deal for Alessandro Bastoni appeared first on Football España.

Real Madrid are assessing the damage of a season without silverware, with their La Liga hopes in the doldrums. It could well have major consequences for some members of their squad too, as Los Blancos work out how to strengthen ahead of the summer window. That will start with manager Alvaro Arbeloa, with Real Madrid […] The post Real Madrid open to selling player after spat with Alvaro Arbeloa appeared first on Football España.

Real Madrid will not be appointing Jurgen Klopp as manager this summer, despite strong interest from Los Blancos in recent months. Advisor Anas Laghrari has been advocating for the German’s appointment for a number of years, but it seems this will not be the summer he arrives at Real Madrid either. After Xabi Alonso’s sacking […] The post Jurgen Klopp not an option for Real Madrid ahead of Alvaro Arbeloa meeting appeared first on Football España.

Barcelona have harboured doubts about their full-back positions this season, and while it remains to be seen whether that will lead to action in the transfer market, they are assessing their options. One name that has been frequently linked with the Blaugrana is former La Masia product Alejandro Grimaldo. The Spain international, who has been […] The post Barcelona can sign left-back target for just €12m this summer appeared first on Football España.

After exiting the Champions League on Tuesday at the hands of Atletico Madrid, and with the La Liga title very much within Barcelona’s hands, the focus in the Catalan capital is already turning to the summer transfer window. With the promise, at least from President Joan Laporta, of being within their salary limit, it is […] The post Barcelona debate sale of forward after receiving three enquiries appeared first on Football España.

Barcelona saw their Champions League wait go on as they were knocked out by Atletico Madrid earlier this week. It’s 11 years since they won the competition, and it will be 12 by the time they get their next chance in 2027. There was a lot of sadness at how the tie with Atleti played […] The post Barcelona star optimistic in spite of Champions League exit – “We will fight for this European trophy” appeared first on Football España.

Real Madrid were dumped out of the Champions League, with Bayern Munich winning 6-4 on aggregate after a 4-3 success at the Allianz Arena. Much of the focus after that match has been on the controversial red card for Eduardo Camavinga, and some believe this has taken away from criticism that should be coming the […] The post Barcelona icon tells Real Madrid fans to “stop crying” about controversial Champions League exit appeared first on Football España.

Barcelona have started to draw up their plans for the summer transfer window, and one area that could be addressed is midfield. It’s looking increasingly likely that Marc Casado will depart, and if that happens, he will need to be replaced. Bernardo Silva has been linked in recent weeks, but one of the players that […] The post Midfielder backed to make Barcelona move – “He’s a mix of Frenkie de Jong and Pedri” appeared first on Football España.

Barcelona have a number of contract situations to resolve in the lead-up to the summer transfer window, and of them is Hansi Flick’s. The German manager’s current deal expires in 2027, but there is hope that he can be convinced to remain at the Spotify Camp Nou for an additional 12 months at the very […] The post Barcelona have plan in place for Hansi Flick contract talks appeared first on Football España.

Three years on from the Negreira case first coming to light, Barcelona and Real Madrid are still clashing over the matter. The Catalans have been accused of several crimes in relations to payments they made to former Technical Committee of Referees vice-president Enriquez Negreira, and a legal case is currently ongoing. One of the charges […] The post Real Madrid accuse Barcelona of sporting corruption in leaked letter appeared first on Football España.

Barcelona will hope to wrap up the La Liga title as soon as possible, and when they do, their attention will turn to the summer. The Catalans have plans for a number of deals to be done during the transfer window, and one of the players whose futures will need to be defined before then […] The post Robert Lewandowski clarifies Barcelona contract situation – “The club knows what I think” appeared first on Football España.

In the last 24 hours, there has been much focus on Alvaro Arbeloa’s future as Real Madrid manager, following the club’s Champions League exit at the hands of Bayern Munich on Wednesday. It’s been taken for granted that Arbeloa will not be kept on, having failed to deliver a trophy since taking over from Xabi […] The post Alvaro Arbeloa given hope of staying on as Real Madrid manager despite Champions League exit appeared first on Football España.

Another week of European action has come to an end, and on Thursday, three more La Liga clubs were vying to reach the semi-finals of their respective competitions. In the Europa League, Celta Vigo and Real Betis hosted Freiburg and Braga respectively, while in the UEFA Conference League, Rayo Vallecano travelled to face AEK Athens. […] The post La Liga round-up: Real Betis and Celta Vigo crash out of Europa League, Rayo Vallecano into Conference League last four appeared first on Football España.

A round-up of some of La Liga’s most intriguing storylines across the week, traversing through the good, the bad and something beautiful. The Good: Levante are falling in love again Love comes in all shapes and sizes, but few saw the cumbersome figure of Carlos Espi as Levante’s beau come the spring. At the start of the […] The post The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful: A new love, an old infatuation and worrying routine appeared first on Football España.

Barcelona legend Lionel Messi has perhaps hinted at a return to living in Spain down the line, with the purchase of a 5th division Spanish club close to Barcelona. The Inter Miami and Argentina star is yet to call time on his playing career, but has admitted that he is in the twilight of his […] The post Lionel Messi purchases Spanish club close to Barcelona appeared first on Football España.

Barcelona have filed a second complaint to UEFA over the officiating during their Champions League quarter-final against Atletico Madrid. The Catalan club were furious after being knocked out at the Metropolitano, with star forward Raphinha calling it ‘a robbery’. The Blaugrana exited the tournament after a 3-2 defeat to Atletico on aggregate, finishing the tie […] The post Barcelona file second complaint to UEFA over officiating against Atletico Madrid appeared first on Football España.

Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa has said that he is not concerned about his future at the club beyond the summer. He is expected to be in charge at the Santiago Bernabeu until the end of the season, yet with it looking likely that Real Madrid will finish the season without silverware, the expectation is […] The post Alvaro Arbeloa addresses Real Madrid future – ‘I’m not worried about it at all’ appeared first on Football España.

Real Madrid will be on the hunt for a midfielder this summer. Los Blancos have been struggling to adapt the absence of Luka Modric and Toni Kroos in the middle of the pitch, and while initially there was hope that Fede Valverde or Eduardo Camavinga could become the long-term partner for Aurelien Tchouameni in that […] The post Liverpool willing to do business for midfielder liked by Real Madrid appeared first on Football España.

The future of Marcus Rashford has been a major talking point in Barcelona all season, and while at the beginning of the season he seemed to carve out a spot in Hansi Flick’s squad, the space for him is rapidly reducing. Manchester United agreed to allow him to leave on loan, with Barcelona retaining a […] The post Marcus Rashford chances of remaining at Barcelona continue to slide appeared first on Football España.

Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi has dismissed the idea of a move to Real Madrid this summer. The former Real Sociedad star was heavily linked to Los Blancos in the second half of last season, but had agreed a move to the Emirates. While Zubimendi completed a €70m move to Arsenal, Real Madrid did not bring […] The post Arsenal star Martin Zubimendi on Real Madrid move: “I think the moment has passed” appeared first on Football España.

Bayern Munich defender Josip Stanisic is not happy with Real Madrid counterpart Antonio Rudiger, calling his behaviour ‘unacceptable’ after a heated encounter during their Champions League quarter-final second leg. The Croatian defender was involved in a coming together with Rudiger, after claiming a foul. In the first half, Stanisic went down in the build-up to […] The post ‘Let’s see if he’s man enough to admit what he said’ – Josip Stanisic slams Real Madrid defender appeared first on Football España.

The fallout from any Real Madrid exit from the Champions League is messy, but their loss to Bayern Munich all but certainly ended their season without trophies too. As well as fuming at the referee, Vinicius Junior was not happy with one of his Real Madrid colleagues during the game. President Florentino Perez reportedly spoke […] The post VIDEO: Vinicius Junior tells Real Madrid teammate to ‘shut your mouth’ during Bayern Munich loss appeared first on Football España.

If Real Madrid’s players were furious last night following their elimination at the hands of Bayern Munich in the Champions League, President Florentino Perez was not a shoulder to cry on afterwards. Perez was disappointed after a result that for many, including him, seems to have ended Los Blancos’ season. Jude Bellingham called the decision […] The post President Florentino Perez fumes at Real Madrid players in dressing room: ‘Intolerable’ appeared first on Football España.

Barcelona have settled on Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni as their primary target for the summer transfer window to strengthen their backline, and are reportedly hoping to speed ahead with negotiations. The latest is that the Blaugrana would like to close a deal for the Italian international before the World Cup. However the negotiations with Inter […] The post Barcelona look to include La Masia talent in Alessandro Bastoni deal appeared first on Football España.