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A brace from Lionel Messi in the first half and a second half strike from Philippe Coutinho saw the Catalan giants blow the Red Devils away on Tuesday night(Marcelodel Pozo/Reuters)
COPA DEL REY

Fantastic Messi hat-trick blows away Betis

The little magician had the Real Betis fans applauding him after he struck a magnificent treble against them on Sunday.

  • Thomas Allnutt
4 min read
Mourinho stirs fierce debate at Real assembly
COPA DEL REY

Beckham’s dream: To play for Mourinho

David Beckham says playing for Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho would be a "dream".

  • Staff Reporter
3 min read
COPA DEL REY

Oops! Real Madrid drops trophy under team bus

Real Madrid waited 18 years to win back the Copa del Rey trophy — only to drop the cup and watch it get crushed under the wheels of a bus.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
Barcelona
AFRICA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Barcelona, Real Madrid meet in Copa del Rey final

Real Madrid can end its three-year silverware drought on Wednesday by beating Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final.

  • Paul Logothetis
4 min read