Balde, Getafe and Barcelona
Copa del Rey, Atletico and Barcelona
Striker Alexander Sorloth scored a brace in Atletico Madrid's easy 4-0 win at second-tier side Elche on Wednesday to book Diego Simeone's team a spot in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals.
Barcelona cruised into the Copa del Rey quarters with a 5-1 win over Real Betis. Gavi broke the deadlock after receiving a ball from Dani Olmo in the box and his close control skills helped him drive a low roller home.
Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde complained of racist abuse aimed at him from Getafe supporters in a 1-1 draw in La Liga on Saturday.
Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde complained of racist abuse aimed at him from Getafe supporters in a 1-1 draw in La Liga on Saturday.
Barcelona's Alejandro Balde and Elche's Bambo Diaby were subjected to racist insults during La Liga and second division matches. The incidents add to a growing list of racial discrimination cases affecting Spanish football.
Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde complained of racist abuse aimed at him from Getafe supporters in a 1-1 draw in La Liga on Saturday. After Hansi Flick's side were dealt another set-back in the title race at Getafe's Coliseum stadium Balde reported the abuse in a post-match interview.
Real Madrid will host Las Palmas on Sunday, while Barcelona face Getafe away on Saturday after notching two dominant five-goal victories in recent outings.
Celta pulled closer after Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga lost possession near the area and allowed Bamba to score in the 83rd, and the Vigo team evened the match early in stoppage time with a penalty kick converted by Alonso after Bamba was fouled inside the area.
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid cruised to impressive victories in the Round of 16 of the Copa Del Rey, advancing to the quarter-finals. Barcelona soared to a commanding 5-0 win over Real Betis, while Atletico Madrid triumphed 4-0.
Lamine Yamal starred as Barcelona sailed into the Copa del Rey quarter-finals with a dazzling 5-1 victory over Real Betis on Wednesday. Atletico Madrid joined them in the last eight with a 4-0 win at second division Elche.