Neymar bagged a double as Barcelona twice came from behind to book their place in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey with a 3-2 win over nine-man Atletico Madrid to seal a 4-2 aggregate victory.... more »
Lionel Messi struck five minutes from time to hand Barcelona a vital 1-0 lead heading into the second leg of their Copa del Rey quarter-final with Atletico Madrid.... more »
Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has backed Luis Suarez to come good in front of goal despite the Uruguayan's paltry record of two league goals since becoming the most expensive signing in the club's history.... more »
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone claimed Fernando Torres's double to take the La Liga champions into the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey at Real Madrid's expense had proved the former Chelsea striker's critics wrong.... more »
Atletico Madrid striker Mario Mandzukic is doubtful for his side's Copa del Rey last 16, second leg away to holders Real Madrid on Thursday due to a fever.... more »
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has called on his players to approach Thursday's Copa del Rey last-16, second leg tie against Atletico Madrid with a cool head if they are to overturn a 2-0 first leg deficit.... more »
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti believed his side lacked penetration as they left themselves with a mountain to climb if they are to progress to the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey after a 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid.... more »
Fernando Torres was responsable for the second highest attendance of the season at the Vicente Calderon on Sunday despite the fact there was no match to see as 45,000 Atletico Madrid supporters welcomed 'El Nino' home.... more »
La Liga leaders Real Madrid will look to continue their sparkling form with a record-equalling 18th consecutive victory in all competitions as they host Celta Vigo on Saturday.... more »
Karim Benzema took his tally of international goals to 23 on Sunday with a double as France started their World Cup campaign in fine style with a 3-0 win over Honduras in Porto Alegre.... more »
A jubilant Gareth Bale said that his crucial extra-time goal, which helped steer Real Madrid to a 4-1 Champions League triumph, will live with him forever.... more »
There are few players that represent the turnaround in Atletico Madrid's fortunes since the arrival of Diego Simeone as coach than Jorge Resurreccion, or Koke as he is more commonly known.... more »
Twelve months ago, Karim Benzema was France coach Didier Deschamps' biggest problem, but now the hope is that the in-form striker will be the solution for Les Bleus in Brazil.... more »
Playing at a World Cup in the land of your birth is a dream for most footballers, however Diego Costa's road back to Brazil will see him lead the line for their arch-rivals.... more »
