The Copa del Rey loss to Barcelona has certainly hit Real Madrid hard, and Federico Valverde, one of the key figures in the team, has been no exception. The Uruguayan midfielder opened up to fans

The biggest fixture of the weekend in European soccer is unquestionably El Clásico between Barcelona and Real Madrid. The stakes? The most ancient piece of silverware in Spanish soccer: The Copa del Rey.

Real Madrid's season and Barcelona's treble hopes hang in the balance as the two sides meet Saturday in the Copa del Rey final. With games coming thick and fast as we reach the run in of the season, both sides will have injury issues to deal with when it comes to setting up for the match.