The Copa del Rey is a soccer club competition for all Spanish teams. It is held annually and began in 1902 in Barcelona. FC Barcelona also happens to have won the cup 25 times so far, the most wins in this particular competition. Athletic Bilbao is runner up with the most wins with a close 23. Expectations and predictions change constantly due to adding and trading top players. Racing v. Cordoba was the first match of this year's Copa del Rey. Racing took the lead with a final score o 3-1. On November 10, two games will be played. The first is between Real Madrid v. Real Murcia. This is an anticipated game as both Real Madrid and Real Murcia have been undefeated in this Copa del Rey. Already confirmed starters for Madrid include Casillas, Ramos, and Ronaldo. After this match is Barcelona v. Ceuta. If the numerous winnings speak for anything, Barcelona should have an easy game for the time being.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Copa del Rey (The King's Cup)
The Copa del Rey is a soccer club competition for all Spanish teams. It is held annually and began in 1902 in Barcelona. FC Barcelona also happens to have won the cup 25 times so far, the most wins in this particular competition. Athletic Bilbao is runner up with the most wins with a close 23. Expectations and predictions change constantly due to adding and trading top players. Racing v. Cordoba was the first match of this year's Copa del Rey. Racing took the lead with a final score o 3-1. On November 10, two games will be played. The first is between Real Madrid v. Real Murcia. This is an anticipated game as both Real Madrid and Real Murcia have been undefeated in this Copa del Rey. Already confirmed starters for Madrid include Casillas, Ramos, and Ronaldo. After this match is Barcelona v. Ceuta. If the numerous winnings speak for anything, Barcelona should have an easy game for the time being.