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Barcelona 3-1 Alavés (Barça win 6-1 on agg) | Copa del Rey report

• Barcelona 3-1 Alavés (Barcelona win 6-1 on agg) • Adriano 45, Villa 56, 59; Viguera 17 David Villa took his career goal tally to 301 when he scored twice as the holders Barcelona eliminated third-tier Deportivo Alavés 6-1 on aggregate to qualify for the last 16 of the Copa...

Barca breeze through in Copa

Two goals from David Villa saw Barcelona rubberstamp their progression to the last 16 of the Copa del Rey with a 6-1 aggregate win over Alaves on Wednesday night.

Players' union Fifpro attacks clubs over 'blackmail behaviour'

• Clubs accused of unfair pressure on players over contracts • Cases of Bilbao's Llorente and Inter's Sneijder highlighted Fifpro has called for an end to what it claims is the "blackmail behaviour" of some football clubs. The worldwide trade union for professional footballers believes...

Fluminense teenager Wallace confirms Chelsea move

Fluminense defender Wallace has claimed he is set to make the move to Chelsea . read more

Gekas leaves Levante

Levante have terminated their contract with striker Theofanis Gekas with immediate effect.

Real Madrid eye Bella

Velez Sarsfield's director of communications has revealed that Real Madrid are interested in signing winger Ivan Bella.

Casillas backing for Mourinho

Captain Iker Casillas has thrown his support behind Jose Mourinho as Real Madrid prepare for their crucial city derby this weekend.

David Platt given two-match ban by UEFA

Manchester City's assistant coach David Platt has been handed a two-match touchline ban by UEFA. Platt's punishment comes after he was sent to the stands during the 1-1 draw with Real Madrid.

Manchester City assistant manager David Platt handed two-match ban following dismissal in Real Madrid draw

Man City assistant manager hit with a two-match touchline ban by Uefa after being sent off against Real Madrid.