La Liga News - Page 26

The Copa del Rey, one of the most historic and passionate competitions in Spanish football, has always brought countless memorable moments to fans. From elite giants to grassroots clubs, all participants share the same dream—to lift the trophy that symbolizes glory. This season, in the Round of 16, Real Madrid will face Talavera for the first time. What may seem like a one-sided clash actually carries a wealth of intrigue and emotion.

As the defending champions, FC Barcelona will officially begin their Copa del Rey campaign this Tuesday. Thanks to their participation in the Spanish Super Cup, Barça were able to skip the first two rounds and advance directly to the Round of 16—saving the team both energy and time. Although this privilege is enviable, the challenges that lie ahead will be far more complex.

Barcelona has been in excellent form recently, winning 7, drawing 1, and losing 2 of their last 10 matches. Their attack has been extremely potent, scoring 3 or more goals in several games. In their most recent match, they defeated Real Betis 5-3 away, demonstrating their offensive firepower. At home, Barcelona has consecutively beaten strong opponents such as Atletico Madrid, Alaves, and Athletic Bilbao, showing a clear home advantage.

Atalanta’s recent form has been inconsistent, with 4 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses in their last 10 matches. Their home performances have been solid, including a 4-0 victory over Genoa and a 2-0 win against Fiorentina. However, their away form has been less stable, suffering defeats to Verona, Napoli, and other opponents, with occasional defensive lapses.

On December 10, 2025, at 4:00 AM Beijing Time (December 9, 8:00 PM local time), a Champions League group stage match will take place between Dutch side PSV Eindhoven and Spanish giants Atletico Madrid. Currently, both teams are under pressure in the group standings, with Eindhoven in 15th place with 8 points and Atletico Madrid in 12th place with 9 points. Both clubs are desperate for points to secure progression, making this a highly competitive encounter.

On December 10, 2025, at 4:00 AM Beijing Time (December 9, 8:00 PM local time), the Champions League will feature a key matchup as an Italian powerhouse hosts a Premier League contender. Currently, the Italian side sits fourth in their group with 12 points, while their English opponents are in 13th place with 9 points. Both teams urgently need points to secure progression to the knockout stage.

The footballer was alarmed after receiving repeated inappropriate messages via Instagram from the businessman. Court proceedings revealed that a footballer engaged a bodyguard after being stalked by a wealthy individual. The communications contained his personal phone number, and he invited her to meet with him.

Chelsea great Michael Essien, who celebrated his 42nd birthday last week, enjoyed a stellar career at the club. He joined for a then-record £24 million under José Mourinho in 2005, winning the Premier League in his first season.

At 21:00 local time on December 9, 2025, in the sixth round of the UEFA Champions League group stage, Barcelona will host Eintracht Frankfurt at the Olympic Stadium. For Barcelona, this is a match of vengeance. With only 7 points from their five Champions League matches and sitting 18th overall, Barça are seeking their first win in their last three UCL games.

At 21:00 local time on December 10, 2025, in the sixth round of the UEFA Champions League group stage, Real Madrid will host Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabéu. On December 9, Spanish radio COPE reported that this clash will directly determine the future of Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso. If Real Madrid suffer a heavy defeat, Alonso could be dismissed on Thursday morning. Castilla (B team) coach Álvaro Arbeloa is considered the leading candidate to replace him.

At 21:00 local time on December 9, 2025, in the sixth round of the UEFA Champions League group stage, Inter Milan will face Liverpool. This €1.8-billion showdown brings together five top attacking stars—Lautaro Martínez, Marcus Thuram, Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike, and Florian Wirtz. Mohamed Salah, who ignited tensions inside Liverpool’s dressing room, will miss the match.

The 28-year-old hasn't stopped picking up accolades since making the £25.7million move to Naples from Manchester United last summer. The midfielder had a career-best campaign last season as he led the Italian giants to the Serie A title.