Copa del Rey

The Copa del Rey is a Spanish football cup competition. It's newsworthy due to recent upsets and ongoing tournaments. Real Madrid, following the sacking of their coach Xabi Alonso and the debut of Alvaro Arbeloa, suffered a shocking 3-2 defeat against Albacete, a lower-league team, in the Copa del Rey last 16, resulting in their elimination. Separately, Barcelona is currently in Saudi Arabia to defend their Spanish Super Cup title. They are set to face Athletic Bilbao in the semi-final. Barcelona's coach, Hansi Flick, believes winning the Super Cup will provide his team with crucial momentum for their other season objectives. The Spanish Super Cup, hosted in Saudi Arabia, adds another layer of significance to the current football landscape.