Real Madrid needed to claw back into their Copa del Rey semifinal second leg on Tuesday, but via Antonio Rudiger, they were able to eke out a 4-4 draw to advance 5-4 on aggregate against Real Sociedad.

Real Madrid came into the second leg of their Copa del Rey tie with Real Sociedad up 1–0 on aggregate. Los Blancos looked to secure a similar result at the Santiago Bernabéu, except it was the visitors who got on the scoresheet first. Ander Barrenetxea caught Lucas Vázquez lacking and then beat Andriy Lunin near post to bring the tie back level.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick was full of praise for Atletico Madrid and opposite number Diego Simeone before the return leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final, level at 4-4 from the first leg. Few sides

The La Liga title race is coming down to a photo-finish between Barcelona and Real Madrid, with Atlético Madrid close behind.

Towards the end of 2024, Barcelona lost four of seven matches in La Liga. Their season was in freefall — but now they are targeting a treble