Archive for the 'Copa del Rey' Category

January 21st, 2009

Espanyol vs Barcelona – Copa del Rey Highlights

Mauricio Pochettino got off to an important first leg start as Espanyol drew 0 - 0 against Barcelona, with Mexican Captain Rafa Marquez withdrawing himself after just 9 minutes. Not good news for Mexico following the Andres Guardado injury news.
January 15th, 2009

Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid – Copa del Rey

Now we know why Victor Valdes is Barcelona's number 1 and can we please see a little more Bojan?
April 17th, 2008

Valencia takes the 2008 Copa Del Rey

Ronald Koeman's side has salvaged just a little bit of pride from a hugely disappointing season by taking the Copa Del Rey through a 3-1 win over Getafe at the Caulderon in Madrid. What a heartbreaking week for Getafe, suffering a heartbreaking loss in the UEFA Cup on away goals to Bayern Munich and then losing the Final.
March 20th, 2008

Valencia Sends Barca Out

In what could have saved Ronald Koeman's job for another day, Valencia beat Barcelona 3-2 at the Mestalla to advance to the Copa del Rey Final. Many people have been saying that koeman's job is on the line and that it is only a matter of time before he gets the can. I have a feeling this is bound to happen at some point. Which is fine with me. I have ...
January 17th, 2008

This guy will never play for the US

\ (Image via mcalcio.com) Future Italian National Team forward Guiseppe Rossi scored in the 12th minute of extra time to lift Villareal past Recreativo Huelvo 2-1 in the Copa del Rey.  Yeah, he missed a pen, but no fan will remember that in a week.