WEDNESDAY Atlético Madrid 1-2 Barcelona (Griezmann 59; Suárez 7, Messi 33)Copa del Rey holders Barcelona will take a lead into Tuesday's semi-final second leg at Camp Nou. Both Barcelona goals were spectacular, Luis Suárez's run starting at halfway before a fine finish then Lionel Messi's thunderbolt from outside the box. Antoine Griezmann's header gave Atleti hope of reaching the 27 May final against Alavés or Celta Vigo. Gabriel Jesus enjoys his g... UEFA.com - News
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Denis delights Barcelona, Benfica’s cup runs dry
THURSDAY Barcelona 5-2 Real Sociedad, agg: 6-2 (Denis Suárez 17 82, Messi 55, Luis Suárez 63, Arda 80; Juanmi 62, Willian José 73)With a fifth straight win in all competitions, Barcelona built on a 1-0 first leg lead to march on to the Copa del Rey semi-finals. Denis Suárez, Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez all scored for the second game in succession, having also found the target in Sunday's 4-0 Liga success at Eibar. The Argentinian has scored at least once in nine of his last
Arsenal dig deep, Barcelona and Monaco cruise
SUNDAY Eibar 0-4 Barcelona (Denis Suárez 31, Messi 50, Luis Suárez 68, Neymar 90+1)An apparent ankle injury for Sergio Busquets was the only negative for Barcelona as they posted a fourth successive victory in all competitions to return within two points of Liga top dogs Real Madrid, who hold a game in hand. Luis Suárez and Lionel Messi both struck their 15th league goals this term, Messi grabbing his 12th in 12 matches in all competitions. ©Getty Images< ... UEFA.com - News
Atlético defeat Eibar, Barcelona beat Real Sociedad
THURSDAYReal Sociedad 0-1 Barcelona (Neymar 21pen)Neymar, who had not found the net in two months prior to his penalty against Athletic Club last week, again made no mistake from the spot on this occasion to give Barcelona the advantage after the opening instalment of this Copa del Rey quarter-final tie. The Azulgrana, who had not won away at La Real since 2007, will look to wrap up their progress in the second leg on 26 January. Atlético Madrid 3-0 Eibar (Griezmann 28, Ángel Correa 60, Gameiro
Round-up: Barcelona, Arsenal and Draxler all shine
Swansea 0-4 Arsenal (Giroud 37, Cork og 54, Naughton og 67, Alexis Sánchez 73)Olivier Giroud was on target for the fifth game running as the Gunners claimed all three points at a Swansea side managed by ex-Bayern assistant Paul Clement. Two second-half own goals gave the visitors breathing space before Alexis Sánchez capped an impressive personal display by getting on the scoresheet himself. Barcelona 5-0 Las Palmas (Luis Suárez 14 57, Messi 52, Arda Turan 59, Aleix Vidal 80) Luis Suárez scored twice and Lionel Messi
Barcelona, Juventus and Paris march on
WEDNESDAYBarcelona 3-1 Athletic Club, agg: 4-3 (Suárez 35, Neymar 48p, Messi 78; Saborit 51)Lionel Messi's free-kick 12 minutes from time took Barcelona into the Copa del Rey quarter-finals over the next two midweeks after the holders overturned their first-leg deficit. Luis Suárez's 100th goal for Barcelona, in only his 120th appearance, put them ahead on away goals and Neymar converted a penalty which he won himself to edge his team in front on aggregate. Enric Saborit replied and extra time loomed before Messi joined his attacking colleagues on the scoresheet.
Busquets enters top ten for Barcelona appearances
Often unsung but always indispensable, Sergio Busquets has entered Barcelona history by joining the club's all-time top ten appearance makers, equalling José Ramón Alexanko's 406 outings in the defeat at Atletic Club in the first leg of the Copa del Rey last 16.The son of former Barça goalkeeper Carles Busquets – himself a 1992 European Cup winner – midfielder Sergio has broken into the top ten aged 28, little over eight years since his debut against Racing Santander. En route he has collected 24 major trophies, including three UEFA Champions Leagues and