copa del rey
The Copa del Rey final is one of the most hotly anticipated matches of recent seasons. Obviously every Barcelona-Real Madrid matchup is a reason for anticipation and joy in the soccer world, but seeing the two most famous clubs in the world renew their rivalry with a piece of hardware on the line is obviously a bigger treat than anyone could possible hope for.
While Real Madrid's victory over Barcelona has grabbed the major headlines this week, but the matchup between Atletico Madrid and Sevilla FC will decide what team will take on Madrid in May in the Copa del Rey Final.
Jose Mourinho has always been known for his strange choices and controversial decision. One would think that the coach would want to boast to the press about eliminating Barcelona in the second leg of the Copa del Rey Semifinal, but the coach decided to send his injured captain Iker Casillas to the press conference.
The first of two Clasicos this week will take place this afternoon at the Camp Nou in the second leg of the 2013 Champions League Round of 16.
The second Clasico of 2013 is upon us in just days when Barcelona and Real Madrid will face off in the second leg of the 2013 Copa Del Rey. In the first match, the two sides battled to a startling 1-1 draw that saw the rise of Madrid defender Rafael Varane. The 19-year old provided the team with peerless defending and tied the game at one to earn Madrid one goal in the bout. Since that game, both teams have played four matches sin the Spanish and Champions league. Let us look at how they have fared.
El Santiago Bernabéu abrió sus puertas para recibir a la afición madrileña y catalana horas antes de que de inicio el encuentro entre el Real Madrid y el Barcelona, encuentro que definirá al posible futuro finalista de la Copa del Rey.
Real Madrid and Barcelona face off in the first of three matches in early 2013 this Wednesday.
Barcelona has had a forgettable week. The team drew 2-2 in its Copa del Rey match against Malaga at home last week before falling 3-2 to Real Sociedad in league play. Furthermore, the team had to deal with the distraction of goalkeeper Victor Vales announcing his desire to leave the club at the end of his contract. The players are likely fuming as they prepare for their tilt with Malaga and a chance to secure a spot in the semi-finals of the Copa Del Rey.
Real Madrid is playing the best soccer of the 2012-13 season as it enters its third straight match against Valencia.
Barcelona will take on Malaga for the second time in three days when the teams face off at the Camp Nou in the Copa Del Rey quarter finals.
Real Madrid's chances of winning the Spanish League title are dwindling every week, but the team can still take pride in the idea that the Copa Del Rey is still very much a possibility for it. The team looks to take a step forward in this tournament on Tuesday when it takes on Valencia.
On Tuesday, Real Madrid faces off against Valencia in the first leg of the Copa Del Rey quarter finals. The team's recent form is a reason for concern, but the major story coming out of the Bernabeau surrounds the goalkeeping controversy.
FC Barcelona looks to continue their near perfect season as they take on Cordoba in the second leg of the Copa Del Rey Round of 16 match.
Real Madrid starts their campaign to retain the Copa Del Rey Championship for the first time since 2011 as they take on third division team Alcoyana in the first leg of the round of 32.
