Xinhua reports that Barcelona took a strong lead with Gavi's 15th-minute goal, followed by Frenkie de Jong finding the net three minutes later, securing a 2-0 advantage.
During a press conference FC Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said, "I don't think it's the moment to talk about Leo's return. I am his friend and I speak to him frequently, but it's not the moment for his good, nor the good of the club, or the squad."
Madrid: FC Barcelona look highly likely to sack Ronald Koeman as first team coach in the coming hours after his side suffered a painful 2-0 defeat away to Atletico Madrid here. Koeman, who was suspended for the game on Saturday evening, included teenagers Nico Gonzalez and Gavi in his starting 11. Although the youngsters performed […]
Although the plans for a Super League appear to be dead in the water with all of the original 12 clubs involved, apart from Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, pulling out in the face of widespread opposition, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez
Iago Aspas hit the post for Celta with seven minutes left to play before Marco Asensio scored Real Madrid's third goal on the break in the fourth minute of injury time on Saturday, Xinhua news reports.
Levante have never played a cup final, but went into the game with a slight advantage after a 1-1 draw in Bilbao three weeks ago. A 0-0 would have seen them through.
Pedri was a surprise starter for Barca just days after being diagnosed with a calf injury, while Tomas Vaclik returned in goal for Sevilla on Wednesday, Xinhua news reports.
Wednesday's 3-0 win at home to Elche moved Barca a point above Sevilla into third place in La Liga, five points behind Atletico Madrid, but with an extra game played, Ronald Koeman's side needs all three points
Barca coach Ronald Koeman said in his pre-game press conference that this game and Saturday's trip to Sevilla were vital for his side's title chances, and he made changes to try and keep his squad fresh
PSG striker Kylian Mbappe helped his side's supporters forget the absence of Neymar and Angel Di Maria with a hat-trick that left Barca needing to score four goals in the return leg to highlight the club's recent decline.
Barcelona on Wednesday night trailed 2-0 in the 88th minute before an own goal and a header from Jordi Alba saw them take the game to extra time, reports Xinhua news agency.
Real Sociedad had lost their previous 24 league visits to the Camp Nou, but may have thought their luck was about to change when Willian Jose opened the scoring as Portu crossed back into the Barca
