Copa del Rey

Ivan Rakitic Denis Suarez is close to joining Arsenal and the move should benefit all concerned, Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde says.

Luis Suarez Cope del Rey holders Barcelona fought back from a goal down in a bruising encounter with Athletic Bilbao to progress 5-2 on aggregate.

Jesé Jese revelled in making a goalscoring return to the Real Madrid side in his first outing following a near nine-month absence through injury.

Kevin Gameiro Kevin Gameiro's return to fitness and goal-scoring form is helping Antoine Griezmann to shine, according to Diego Simeone.

Rafael Alcântara do Nascimento Rafinha will miss Barcelona's trip to Real Sociedad on Thursday after suffering a muscular problem in his right leg.

Luis Suarez Andres Iniesta has played with some of the best forwards in the world, and he ranks Luis Suarez among the best to have played for Barcelona.

Luis Enrique Barcelona coach Luis Enrique played down the mixed reception he received during his team's 5-0 win over Elche on Thursday.

Zinedine Zidane A 3-0 win at Numancia leaves Real Madrid with a foot in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals, with Zinedine Zidane happy with his young side.

Sergio Ramos García Real Madrid will take on Sevilla in the first leg of the Copa del Rey last 16 without talismanic goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo.

Luis Martínez García Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has warned his players they cannot afford to underestimate Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday.