Kick Off: Barca fans sing 'where is CR7'; Axed Kepa still Sarri's number one

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TOP HEADLINES

Barca are 1st Europe's top 5 leagues team to qualify for 6 cup finals in a row

Barcelona’s love affair with the Spanish Cup continues. Having already won the title, known in the modern era as the Copa del Rey, on a record thirty occasions, they are into the final for the sixth consecutive year and are just one game away from an unprecedented fifth crown in a row.

Barcelona fans sing a song for Cristiano Ronaldo

The 200 fans of Barcelona who were in attendance at the Santiago Bernabeu for the Copa del Rey semi-final against Real Madrid had time to enjoy their side running riot behind enemy lines.

Sarri says Kepa is still regarded as Chelsea's number one goalkeeper

Maurizio Sarri says Kepa Arrizabalaga has "paid to the team" after he was dropped for Chelsea's 2-0 win over Tottenham, but insists he is still his No 1 goalkeeper.

Match Reports

Madrid 0-3 Barca (1-4 agg): Suarez brace punish wasteful hosts & book final spot

Luis Suarez scored twice to give Barcelona victory over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu and send them into the Copa del Rey final.

Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham: Pedro solo effort and Trippier gaffe seal win

Setting aside the result for one moment, this was a night of many victories for beleaguered Chelsea manager, Maurizio Sarri.

Liverpool 5-0 Watford: Mane & Van Dijk score double as TAA has THREE assists

Liverpool remain a point clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League after Sadio Mane starred in a 5-0 win over Watford.

Crystal Palace 1-3 Man Utd: Lukaku double extends Solskjaer's unbeaten EPL run

Manchester United may have had a host of players out injured, but they still earned a valuable win away to Crystal Palace.

Arsenal 5-1 Bournemouth: Ozil shines and Auba, Mkhi & Lacazette on target

Mesut Ozil and Henrikh Mkhitaryan teamed up to fine effect as Arsenal condemned Bournemouth to a ninth straight away league defeat.

Clasico stats

Barcelona achieve highest Copa del Rey win away at Real Madrid for 93 years

Barcelona get 25th win at the Santiago Bernabeu

Barcelona has won for the 25th time ever at the Santiago Bernabéu, and for the 30th time versus Real Madrid in Madrid. But perhaps most impressively, 10 of those wins have come in the last ten years alone (2009-2019).

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Suarez: Barcelona played like the best team in the world in Clasico

Luis Suarez said Barcelona had honoured the club's reputation as insatiable trophy collectors after scoring twice in a 3-0 win at rivals Real Madrid on Wednesday to reach the Copa del Rey final for an astonishing sixth straight season.

Economic journalist analyzes why Ronaldo could leave Juventus

The reliable economic journalist Marco Bellinazzo of Il Sole 24 Ore, has spoken with Radio Amore Campania (via Ilbianconero) about Juventus' economic strategies. The Old Lady has recently approved a € 175 million bond which "could be used to cover the debts or to improve the growth of the club".

Concern for Juventus as Ronaldo set for tests on injured ankle

Cristiano Ronaldo will undergo tests on an ankle injury, confirmed Juventus, ahead of Sunday’s Serie A showdown with Napoli.

Juventus 'reject Higuain return' regardless of Chelsea's decision

Juventus have made a final decision on Gonzalo Higuain. The Serie A giants don't want to the striker back in Turin regardless of Chelsea's decision on his permanent signing.

In Pics: Man Utd injury list in full ahead of trip to Crystal Palace

Manchester United have a huge list of absentees ahead of their trip to Crystal Palace. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to be without as many as TEN players for the clash at Selhurst Park. The lengthy injury list has led to Solskjaer turning to United's youth players, with Tahith Chong, Angel Gomes and James Garner all in contention to feature. But when will Solskjaer have a full squad to choose from again? Here is when the injured players are likely to return.

WHAT THEY SAY

Lukaku 'makes summer transfer decision' amid current Man Utd struggles

Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku remains interested in a move to Italy and is keen on a summer move to Juventus if he is can't reclaim his spot as first-choice.

'Let's not let Barca score six!' - Ramos caught screaming at Madrid teammates

One of the most memorable images of Barcelona's 3-0 rout of Real Madrid was that of Sergio Ramos after the visitor's third goal in the Copa del Rey semi-final.

'It's a message to the group' - Sarri explains reasoning for dropping Kepa

The Chelsea goalkeeper did not start against Tottenham, and the coach says it was his decision to bench the Spaniard

'I'm staying with Messi' - Del Bosque rates Barcelona star above Ronaldo

The Spanish coach has acknowledged the unique ability of the Juventus talisman, but feels the Argentine is a more complete and 'natural footballer'

'Clearly deserves it' - Man United fans call for Solskjaer to be permanent coach

After their injury-filled draw against Liverpool, Manchester United and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would have been hoping to get a win against Crystal Palace.

AF COLUMNS & IN-DEPTH

WEEK IN PIC: Ronaldo shows five-UCL gesture; Kepa refuses to be substituted

Hi AFers! Welcome to our column - Week in Pic. In this column, let's review what happened in the football world last week in pictures

On This Day: Bayern was founded, Ramsey broke leg & Mou won 1st title for Blues

Hi all, welcome to All Football's On This Day! Let's find out what happened today (February 27th) in football history. If you have more stories and news that happened on this day in history, feel free to post them in the comment area and share them with AFers!

Suarez back in saddle, 'Kid Flash' Vinicius - 5 things learned from Copa Clasico

In a game of two halves, Barcelona thrashed Real Madrid 0-3 in the Copa del Rey.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Make him Chelsea captain! What Hazard did after EFL Cup defeat is simply amazing