Simeone’s side thrash Betis (0–5) to join Barça, Real Sociedad and Athletic Club in the Copa del Rey semi-finals. The draw takes place this Friday.

Elche CF, RC Deportivo, Real Sociedad, Valencia CF and FC Barcelona secure their places in the Round of 16.

Atlético de Madrid, Athletic Club and Real Sociedad are the first teams to book their place in the quarter-finals.

CyD Leonesa, Real Racing Club, Atlético de Madrid, CA Osasuna, Albacete Balompié, Real Madrid CF and Deportivo Alavés book their places in the Round of 16.

Albacete, Alavés and Betis punch their tickets to the quarter-finals

Neither the cold nor the rain could stop another memorable Copa del Rey night, as Athletic Club, Burgos CF and Real Betis Balompié all sealed their places in the Round of 16.

The two LaLiga sides secured away victories in Santander and Burgos respectively, completing the Copa del Rey MAPFRE quarter-final line-up. The draw will take place on Monday 19 January at the Ciudad del Fútbol.

Sponsorship growth and increased audiovisual revenues will together exceed €200 million, while financial assistance and subsidies for regional football associations will rise significantly.

The President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has reviewed his first year in office before the General Assembly, announcing the rollout of new measures aimed at modernising the institution and strengthening its social engagement. “It has been an intense period of work, institutional dialogue, stability, trust and sporting success.”

The President of the RFEF appeared this Thursday before the Upper House’s Committee on Education, Vocational Training and Sports.

The RFEF President announced during the CTA’s annual gala on Tuesday that male and female referees will soon enjoy a fully renovated headquarters in Las Rozas.