Tag Archives: Copa del Rey

‘Why not?’ Mourinho talks up Real Madrid-PSG swap

February 20, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

He’s facing arguably the biggest two weeks of his Real Madrid reign, but that has not stopped Jose Mourinho from adding to the uncertainty over his future at the Bernabeu. Madrid face Barcelona in the second leg of their Copa … read more »

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El Clasico 2013: Real Madrid Missing Men, Barcelona Must Seize the Day

January 28, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

El Clasico 2013 – Despite Real Madrid being in good form results-wise and playing at home, it is FC Barcelona that comes out as the favorite partly because of the players Madrid will not be counting on. Iker Casillas and … read more »

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Messi Upstages Ronaldo Again Before Wednesday’s 2013 First El Clasico

January 28, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Vladimir Moraru In a shot-in-the-arm tune-up for Wednesday’s clash with eternal rival FC Barcelona in the semifinals of the Copa del Rey (Spanishd Cup) Cristiano Ronaldo scored three goals in Real Madri’s 4-0 trashing of Getafe in the 21st … read more »

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2013 First El Clasico: Barcelona v Real Madrid Copa del Rey semifinals

January 24, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Barcelona achieved an intriguing 2-4 win (4-6 in aggregate) against Malaga at La Rosaleda in the return leg of the Copa del Rey quarterfinals. Pedro Rodriguez, Gerard Pique, Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi scored the goals for the Blaugrana, who … read more »

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Jose Mourinho signs four-year contract extension

May 23, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho believes his team have played the best football in the world this year – and says they will only get better. The Spanish champions announced yesterday they had agreed a contract extension that will tie … read more »

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Mourinho denies City move

March 30, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho has rubbished reports he had reached an agreement to manage Manchester City at the end of the season. A Spanish report hinted the former Chelsea tactician was primed to return to the Premier League … read more »

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