Levante

Paco Lopez was thrilled with Levante's Copa del Rey victory over Barcelona, even though he admits the holders were well below full strength.

Enrique García Martínez Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has stressed the Catalans cannot sign a replacement for Rafinha due to their FIFA-imposed transfer ban.

Valencia thumped Celta Vigo 5-1 away from home while Eibar beat Getafe and Real Betis snatched a victory away to Malaga.

Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao will look to carry their good form into the Copa del Rey round of 32 as Malaga and Deportivo La Coruna prepare for battle.

Real Sociedad Icelandic striker Alfred Finnbogason struck his first goals for Real Sociedad to send them through in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday.

Carlo Ancelotti Carlo Ancelotti has warned Real Madrid's rivals that his side are in the right frame of mind to fire on all fronts this season.

Ernesto Valverde Tejedor Despite Ernesto Valverde suggesting the big-money signing would have to wait to start, Ousmane Dembele will face Levante.

Iker Casillas Fernández Real Madrid travel to Sevilla in round 35 of La Liga on Saturday, the same day league leaders Barcelona visit relegation-bound Cordoba.