logo
🏆 Date Set for Copa del Rey Semi-Final Draw

🏆 Date Set for Copa del Rey Semi-Final Draw

Yahoo05-02-2025

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
The semi-final draw for the Copa del Rey, heading to La Cartuja, will take place next Wednesday, February 12.Atlético Madrid has already secured their spot in the semi-finals, with two more spots to be decided today and the remaining one tomorrow. Everyone wants to be in a draw that now has a set date.
📆 El miércoles 12 de febrero se sortearán las semifinales de la #CopadelReyMAPFRE.🕐 13:00 H📍 Salón de actos Luis Aragonés📺 𝗘𝗡 𝗗𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗢 | @teledeporte, @vamos, https://t.co/ubQmCXfmif y @RFEF.ℹ️ https://t.co/MpSq8tyBzQ#LaCopaMola🏆 pic.twitter.com/ncesGYC11X
— RFEF (@rfef) February 5, 2025
On Wednesday, February 12, the final Copa del Rey draw will take place, determining the two semi-finals leading up to the grand final at La Cartuja. Will there be surprises?
📸 Fran Santiago - 2024 Getty Images

Orange background

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Comments

No comments yet...

Related Articles

Football's Dark Side: Rudiger Faces Racism from Fellow Player
Football's Dark Side: Rudiger Faces Racism from Fellow Player

Yahoo

timean hour ago

  • Yahoo

Football's Dark Side: Rudiger Faces Racism from Fellow Player

Football's Dark Side: Rudiger Faces Racism from Fellow Player originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Real Madrid's Antonio Rudiger faced alleged racial abuse from Pachuca's Gustavo Cabral during a 3-1 Club World Cup win, a shocking betrayal from a fellow professional. The referee's crossed-arms signal, FIFA's anti-racism gesture, marked the incident's gravity. Why would a player stoop to such a low in such a high-profile event? Advertisement Racism from fans or online trolls is a persistent blight, but a peer's attack stings deeper. Professionals share the same grind, grueling training, high stakes, and global scrutiny. Cabral's alleged slur, denied as a cultural misunderstanding, defies the camaraderie expected among athletes according to The Athletic. Rudiger, no stranger to racism, has spoken out before. In 2021, he wrote, 'There is an investigation, but nothing really happens'. His frustration echoes a grim truth: player-on-player racism is rare but cuts through football's unwritten code of respect. Rudiger's reaction was one of shock and anger, he went straight to the referee who made the crossed-arms signal that indicates by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images Cabral claims he used an Argentine phrase, 'cagon de mierda,' meaning coward, not a racial insult says BBC Sport. Yet Rudiger's camp stands firm, rejecting this explanation. The clash, occurring in stoppage time, overshadows Real Madrid's victory and demands clarity. Rudiger's reaction was one of shock and anger. FIFA's investigation, triggered by referee Ramon Abatti's signal, remains inconclusive due to unclear evidence report Yahoo Sports. Their protocol, introduced in 2024, allows for suspensions of at least 10 matches for proven racism. Without decisive proof, justice risks stalling, leaving Rudiger's plea unheard. Advertisement Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid's coach, backed Rudiger, saying, 'That's what Rudiger said, and we believe him. It's unacceptable' @FabrizioRomano posted on X. This support underscores the club's zero-tolerance stance. But why would Cabral, a seasoned pro, risk such a vile act? Maybe an on-field microphone could record evidence? The motive baffles. Is it competitive rage, personal vendetta, or a lapse in judgment? Players know the global stage amplifies their actions. Cabral's alleged words, even if misinterpreted, fracture the trust athletes build through shared sacrifice. Fans on X erupted, with @CGTNSportsScene posting, 'Real confirmed a complaint has been filed. #NoToRacism.' The outrage reflects a broader demand for accountability. Football's governing bodies must act swiftly to deter future incidents. The referee's crossed arms signal indicating RACISM was sad to see. Punishment must be severe. FIFA's code allows fines up to $5 million or competition bans for clubs in extreme cases according to A strong penalty would signal that player-on-player racism is intolerable, unlike the fleeting social media campaigns Rudiger critiques. Advertisement Rudiger's courage in reporting the incident, despite past disappointments, deserves action. Football thrives on unity, yet one player's alleged hatred threatens it. FIFA must deliver justice to protect the game's soul. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 24, 2025, where it first appeared.

Spain star Aitana Bonmatí hospitalized with meningitis less than a week before Euro 2025
Spain star Aitana Bonmatí hospitalized with meningitis less than a week before Euro 2025

Yahoo

time2 hours ago

  • Yahoo

Spain star Aitana Bonmatí hospitalized with meningitis less than a week before Euro 2025

MADRID (AP) — Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmatí, the two-time Ballon d'Or holder, has been hospitalized with viral meningitis less than a week before the Women's European Championship begins. Spain coach Montse Tomé said late on Friday that her star player had felt ill and was taken to a hospital in Madrid where she tested positive for meningitis. Advertisement Spain's team is set to travel to Switzerland on Sunday for the tournament. Its first game is against Portugal on Thursday in Bern. 'Aitana is a very important player for us and we will wait for her,' Tomé said after Bonmatí missed Friday's friendly against Japan in the Spanish capital when Spain beat the visitors 3-1. The 27-year-old Bonmatí has won the top individual award for women's soccer for the past two years. The Barcelona player was key in Spain winning the 2023 Women's World Cup. ___ AP soccer: The Associated Press

Spain star Aitana Bonmatí hospitalized with meningitis less than a week before Euro 2025
Spain star Aitana Bonmatí hospitalized with meningitis less than a week before Euro 2025

Associated Press

time2 hours ago

  • Associated Press

Spain star Aitana Bonmatí hospitalized with meningitis less than a week before Euro 2025

MADRID (AP) — Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmatí, the two-time Ballon d'Or holder, has been hospitalized with viral meningitis less than a week before the Women's European Championship begins. Spain coach Montse Tomé said late on Friday that her star player had felt ill and was taken to a hospital in Madrid where she tested positive for meningitis. Spain's team is set to travel to Switzerland on Sunday for the tournament. Its first game is against Portugal on Thursday in Bern. 'Aitana is a very important player for us and we will wait for her,' Tomé said after Bonmatí missed Friday's friendly against Japan in the Spanish capital when Spain beat the visitors 3-1. The 27-year-old Bonmatí has won the top individual award for women's soccer for the past two years. The Barcelona player was key in Spain winning the 2023 Women's World Cup. ___ AP soccer:

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Get Started Now: Download the App

Ready to dive into a world of global content with local flavor? Download Daily8 app today from your preferred app store and start exploring.
app-storeplay-store