Real Madrid recently suffered a 5-2 defeat in the Super Cup Final against Barcelona in Jeddah. Wojciech Szczesny was sent off in the second half of the game. The game on January 12 was a disaster for Carlo Ancelotti's side.

A former member of the attacking ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid was this week responsible for some altogether head-turning quotes surrounding the club’s recent meeting with Barcelona.The

FC Barcelona used its social media account on X to confirm that a star first team player picked up a lengthy injury in the Spanish Super Cup final win over Real Madrid.

Barcelona will be eyeing further cup success in the Copa del Rey, and they are on course to reach the quarter-finals after taking an early lead in their last 16 clash against Real Betis.Hansi Flick

On the back of a resounding El Clasico victory, Barcelona are in action again with a Copa del Rey fixture against fellow top flight side Real Betis on Wednesday.

Carlo Ancelotti has refused to enter into "a debate" with critics over why Real Madrid crashed to a 5-2 defeat to Barcelona in Sunday's Spanish Supercopa final.

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti slammed his team's lack of commitment in the 5-2 Spanish Super Cup final loss to FC Barcelona during a prematch press conference.

Celta Vigo will hope to take advantage of anu uncertainty when they face Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey last 16 on Thursday, although doing so will be much easier said than done. Claudio Giraldez