Valencia marked their centenary season in style by stunning Barcelona to win their first trophy since 2008 with a 2-1 victory in the Copa del Rey final.
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Valverde determined to escape ‘punishment cell’ and drive Barcelona forward
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde insists he is not about to “hide under a stone” as his team look to recover from their shock Champions League elimination by Liverpool.
Barcelona striker Suarez undergoes knee surgery
Barcelona striker Luis Suarez’s season appears to be over after undergoing surgery on a medial meniscus injury in his right knee.
Suarez ready to face critics after Barcelona’s Champions League exit
Luis Suarez apologised for the manner of Barcelona’s Champions League exit and insists the players are ready to face the “bullets” now heading for them after the failure.
Focus on Barcelona’s former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez
Barcelona forward Luis Suarez endured a torrid return to his old stomping ground as Liverpool reached the Champions League final.
Suarez admits he owes debt of gratitude to Liverpool ahead of Anfield return
Luis Suarez admits he owes a debt of gratitude to Liverpool for helping him become the player he is and believes a warm welcome awaits at Anfield for the service he put in for the club.
Allowing Messi to score twice ‘not good enough’ for Robertson
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson learned a painful lesson at the hands of Lionel Messi after getting a first-hand experience of the magic the Argentina international can conjure.
Virgil Van Dijk: There is no need for Liverpool to panic
Virgil Van Dijk insists Liverpool’s players still believe they can reach another Champions League final despite their 3-0 semi-final first-leg defeat in Barcelona.
Jurgen Klopp will not give up hope after Barcelona defeat
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp refuses to give up on the side’s dream of reaching successive Champions League finals despite a 3-0 defeat in Barcelona.
Jurgen Klopp felt Liverpool deserved better in Barcelona
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was disappointed his side did not get the reward their performance deserved after a 3-0 defeat in their Champions League semi-final first leg in Barcelona left them with a mountain to climb.
Liverpool undone by Messi magic
Lionel Messi went a long way to delivering on his pre-season promise to win the Champions League with two goals – one a brilliant trademark free-kick – in a 3-0 first-leg semi-final victory over Liverpool.
Lionel Messi goal allows Barcelona to retain LaLiga title
Lionel Messi fittingly scored the goal which ensured Barcelona retained their LaLiga title with a 1-0 win over struggling Levante.
Valderde not expecting any favours from Atletico as Barcelona close in on title
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valderde does not expect Atletico Madrid to hand the title to them by losing to Valencia on Wednesday.
Messi rested as Barca ease to victory
Barcelona moved within one victory of retaining their LaLiga title with a 2-0 win over Alaves.
Barcelona beat Real Sociedad to edge closer to LaLiga title
Barcelona moved another step closer to retaining their LaLiga title with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Real Sociedad.
Here’s how Liverpool and Barcelona compare before European battle
Liverpool will face Barcelona in the semi-finals of the Champions League after beating Porto.
Mignolet: Klopp’s Liverpool completely different from 2014 side
Simon Mignolet insists Liverpool’s multi-faceted threat this season mean comparisons with the 2014 title stumble at home to Chelsea are pointless.
Luke Shaw’s own goal gives Barcelona first-leg advantage
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will have to inspire another miracle at the Nou Camp to keep Manchester United’s Champions League dreams alive after Luke Shaw’s own goal proved the difference in a narrow quarter-final defeat to Barcelona.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer urges Paul Pogba to ‘run the game’ against Barcelona
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has challenged Paul Pogba to “put his stamp” on Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final against Barcelona after dismissing talk of the mercurial midfielder leaving Manchester United this summer.
Diego Simeone bemoans decisions as Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid
Diego Simeone suggested Atletico Madrid were not receiving fair treatment from officials after late goals condemned his side to a 2-0 defeat at Barcelona following Diego Costa’s red card.