King's Cup News
Messi scored once and Suarez twice before half-time at the Wanda Metropolitano, with the sublime Andres Iniesta and Philippe Coutinho later compounding Sevilla's humiliation in Barca's 5-0 win.
Barcelona defender Jordi Alba says the feeling in their squad is better than in 2015, when the club won an historic second treble.
Barcelona reached the King's Cup final for a record fifth year in a row on Thursday with a 2-0 second leg win at Valencia in which Philippe Coutinho scored his first goal for the club as they secured a 3-0 aggregate semifinal success.
Barcelona forward Luis Suarez has defended his aggressive style of play and said he tries to get opponents sent off if they are on a yellow card.
Sevilla recovered from a humiliating loss to Eibar by booking their place in the King`s Cup final for a second time in three seasons, beating Leganes 2-0 on Wednesday in a semi-final second leg to progress 2-1 on aggregate.
Atletico Madrid were dumped out of the King’s Cup by Sevilla after a 3-1 defeat in their quarter-final, second leg on Tuesday saw them exit the competition 5-2 on aggregate.
Lionel Messi missed a penalty as Espanyol struck in the dying moments to consign Barcelona to their first defeat of the season, 1-0 in the first leg of the Copa del Rey quarter-finals on Wednesday.
Lionel Messi scored twice as King's Cup holders Barcelona moved comfortably into the quarter-finals by thrashing Celta Vigo 5-0 at the Nou Camp in their last 16 second leg game on Thursday.
Real won 4-2 on aggregate and Bale’s cameo performance was one of few bright spots in an otherwise nervous 2-2 draw with third-tier Fuenlabrada at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Real are seeking to win the competition for the first time since 2014 but Zidane gave opportunities to several squad members for the visit to their lowly local rivals.
Edgar's goal sent Alaves to their first ever King's Cup final
FC Barcelona thrashed sorry Espanyol 4-1 in first leg and are virtually through to next round.
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