Real Madrid and Athletic Club Bilbao joined FC Barcelona in the semifinals of the Copa del Rey knockout competition after beating Atletico Madrid and Valencia in their respective quarterfinals.
The 18th round of games in Spain saw both FC Barcelona and Real Madrid win their respective games, while Real Sociedad continue to press on their heels in third place.
FC Barcelona and Real Madrid completed the draw for the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey with wins away to Ceuta and Villarreal. Barca had a comfortable evening away to third-tier Ceuta on Thursday, while Real Madrid had to…
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has admitted his side has "not played well" since returning to action following the World Cup in Qatar, but added that he was not surprised by recent displays.