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El Clasico: What wild Copa del Rey final win means for FC Barcelona, and what loss means for Real Madrid
After FC Barcelona won 3-2 against Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final, in what was a wild 120 minutes of play, it's now ...
Antonio Rudiger: Real Madrid defender banned for six matches for throwing object at referee in Copa del Rey final loss to Barcelona
Jules Koundes goal in extra time handed  Barcelona a dramatic 3-2 win over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final; Real Madrid ...
Copa del Rey drama, Liverpool win Premier League, more
Barcelona and Real Madrid didn't disappoint in a drama-filled Copa del Rey final, Liverpool finally clinched the Premier ...
How 48 hours of rage and recrimination overshadowed the Copa del Rey final
Real Madrid were launching one desperate last attempt to save Saturday’s Copa del Rey final when referee Ricardo de Burgos ...
Barcelona vs Real Madrid player ratings — Who thrived and who flailed in El Clasico final of Copa del Rey?
El Clasico is always an occasion, but Saturday's meeting between historic rivals Real Madrid and Barcelona was always going ...
What kind of ban can Rudiger expect for his Copa del Rey red card?
Julien Laurens expects a long ban for Antonio Rudiger, after the Real Madrid defender appeared to throw an object at the ...
Masterplan behind Liverpool title win, Copa del Rey chaos, Wrexham rise again
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Koundé lifts Barcelona to Copa del Rey glory with his extra-time winner against Madrid
With the Copa del Rey final apparently ticking toward penalties, Jules Koundé pounced on the chance to snatch an extra-time ...
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick facing selection quandary ahead of Inter clash after Copa del Rey final
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick masterminded his way to a second trophy in charge of the Catalan side this past Saturday, as ...