Barcelona hold off Madrid in Copa del Rey first leg

FC Barcelona bounced back from back-to-back defeats to beat Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg. An Eder Militao own goal separated the sides at the Bernabeu despite the hosts having more possession and chances. It is a welcome result for Barca after they lost to Manchester United in the Europa League and Almeria in La Liga.

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Luis Enrique leaves role as Spain boss

Luis Enrique has left his role as Spain boss after they were knocked out of the World Cup by Morocco in the last 16. The 52-year-old took charge in 2018 and guided Spain to the Euro 2020 semi-finals, where they lost to Italy Luis de la Fuente has taken charge.

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Morocco hold their nerve on penalties to knock out Spain

Last 16 Morocco 0-0 Spain AET (Morocco win 3-0 on penalties)  Spain are out of the World Cup after losing

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Japan stun Spain to top Group E

Japan scored a controversial winner as they staged another extraordinary World Cup comeback to top Group E ahead of Spain and reach the last 16.

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Late leveller earns Germany vital draw against Spain

Niclas Fullkrug gave Germany a precious point against Spain as they fight for World Cup survival. Alvaro Morata had put Spain ahead but Germany fought back to remain in contention to reach the last 16 although it is out of their hands heading into the final round of group matches.

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