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Copa Del Rey & Coppa Italia LIVE: Atletico Madrid v Barcelona & AC Milan v Inter Milan – live text & score updates

· April 3, 2025 · 0 Comment
  2. Thanks for joining us for coverage of tonight’s cup games across Europe.
  3. Head to our European Football page for reports of selected matches that we’ve been covering on this live text page.
  4. Until next time, goodbye!
  7. Image source, Getty Images
  8. Copa Del Rey semi-final second leg (Spain)
  • Atletico 0-1 Barcelona (4-5 on aggregate)
  1. Coppa Italia semi-final first leg (Italy)
  • AC Milan 1-1 Inter Milan – report
  1. DFP Pokal semi-final (Germany)
  • Stuttgart 3-1 RB Leipzig – report
  1. Coupe de France semi-final (France)
  2. Turkish Cup quarter-final (Turkey)
  • Fenerbahce 1-2 Galatasaray
  2. FT: Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (Barcelona advance to the final 5-4 on aggregate))
  3. So there we have it.
  4. Real Madrid v Barcelona, 26 April at Estadio de la Cartuja in Seville.
  5. Mark your calendars, it’s sure to be an exciting one!
  6. Image source, Getty Images
  8. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  9. It’s all over.
  10. Ferran Torres’ first half goal settles a tense semi final second leg, setting up a Clasico final against old foes Real Madrid.
  11. Atletico’s miserable March continues with an awful beginning to April as their last real hope of silverware disappears.
  12. Image source, Getty Images
  14. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  15. Rodrigo de Paul floats the ball in but Barcelona head it clear.
  16. It’s flung back into the middle towards Jose Maria Gimenez who is playing as a centre forward now but Ronald Araujo gets it out.
  18. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  19. Free kick to Atletico as Gerard Martin throws Marcos Llorente to the floor on the edge of the box.
  20. This might well be it.
  21. Juan Musso has got the nod to race into the box.
  23. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  24. Hit and hope time for Atletico as they work the ball up the left flank.
  25. Javi Galan aims a cross into the middle but substitute Ronald Araujo gets his head to it first for Barcelona.
  27. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  28. Piercing whistles from the home fans as Barcelona pass the ball in their trademark triangles around the Atletico half.
  29. The visitors have the final in their sights as the fourth official signals a minimum of four additional minutes to be played.
  31. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  32. Lamine Yamal makes way after another sublime solo performance.
  33. He’s replaced by Gerard Martin for the closing stages.
  35. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  36. We’ve got five minutes plus stoppage time to go and Atleti still need a goal here.
  37. There was late drama in the first leg with Los Rojiblancos scoring in added time to make it 4-4 on aggregate.
  38. The man who got that goal, Alexander Sorloth, is on the pitch, so you never know…
  40. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  41. Atletico defenders backpedal furiously as Lamine Yamal sets off on another of his trademark runs towards the penalty area, but his attempted shot is blocked before rollling harmlessly into the arms of Juan Musso.
  42. Image source, Getty Images
  44. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  45. Antoine Griezmann’s evening is over as he is replaced by Rodrigo Riquelme.
  46. A quiet night for the Frenchman against his former side.
  48. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  49. Jules Kounde surges down the right before looking to drive a low ball through the six yard box towards Robert Lewandowski.
  50. Former Blaugrana defender Clement Lenglet slides in at the last to knock it behind though and the corner comes to nothing.
  52. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  53. The home fans cheer in delight as Antoine Griezmann’s cross is nodded out for a corner.
  54. That spike in volume then drops moments later as Ronald Araujo gets above Jose Maria Gimenez to head it clear.
  56. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  57. Robert Lewandowski, who was rotated for tonight’s game after a busy fixture list for the visitors, is on in place of goalscorer Ferran Torres.
  59. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  60. Spurred on by that disallowed goal Atletico continue to flood forward in search of a leveller.
  61. A reminder that if the tie ends level on aggregate after 90 minutes of normal time we would then head to extra time…And then the dreaded spot kicks.
  63. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  64. Atletico think they’ve got a leveller but the flag is up on the far side.
  65. It was brilliant play from Alexander Sorloth, who broke past the Barcelona defence and smashed the ball across Wojciech Szczesny into the far corner.
  66. It won’t count though no matter how much he protests.
  67. Image source, Getty Images
  69. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  70. Alejandro Balde is the seventh player to go into the book for a foul on Nahuel Molina.
  72. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  73. Barrios is back to his feet and back on the pitch after a bit of treatment from the physios.
  74. On we go with Atletico still looking for an equaliser.
  75. Image source, Getty Images
  77. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  78. Pablo Barrios looks to be in quite some pain as he lies stricken on the pitch.
  79. He landed a little awkwardly on his shoulder after challenging for the ball a few moments ago.

Page 2

  1. FT: Cannes 1-2 Reims
  2. Fourth-tier side Cannes’ brilliant run in the Coupe de France has come to an end.
  3. Despite finding an equaliser in the second half, Reims quickly regained the advantage and managed to see themselves through to the final.
  4. They’ll face reigning champions Paris St-Germain on May 24.
  6. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  7. Not the best first involvement for Nahuel Molina nor Eric Garcia.
  8. The Atletico man dives in on his fellow substitute to receive an instant yellow card and leave the Barcelona defender in a heap on the floor.
  10. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  11. Changes for both sides as we approach the hour mark.
  12. For the hosts Nahuel Molina replaces Robin Le Normand, while Barcelona swap Ronald Araujo and Eric Garcia for youngsters Pau Cubarsi and Fermin Lopez.
  14. AC Milan 1-1 Inter Milan
  15. All over and it’s all square at the end of the first leg of this Coppa Italia semi-final between AC Milan and city rivals Inter.
  16. Tammy Abraham’s fine turn and finish put “hosts” Milan in front early in the second half, but Hakan Calhanoglu’s low drive from 25 yards earned Inter a draw.
  17. They’ll play again to find a winner on 23 April, with Bologna or Empoli awaiting in the final.
  18. Image source, Getty Images
  20. AC Milan 1-1 Inter Milan
  21. Into three minutes of stoppage time and the sting has gone out of this one a little bit in recent minutes.
  23. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  24. After Lamine Yamal ghosts past two more defenders Raphinha has the chance to shoot.
  25. He cuts inside in a bid to outwit Juan Musso but the keeper gets down to it at his near post.
  27. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  28. More dazzling dribbling from Lamine Yamal but his teammates can’t match it and the opening is lost.
  29. It’s crazy to think that he is still just 17 years of age.
  31. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  32. That should have been 1-1!
  33. Alexander Sorloth is suddenly one on one with Wojciech Szczesny but he smashes his shot into the sidenetting.
  34. A huge chance wasted.
  36. AC Milan 1-1 Inter Milan
  37. Almost a lovely goal from AC Milan’s Rafael Leao, who curls an effort just wide of the far post from about 18 yards.
  38. Image source, Getty Images
  40. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  41. Diego Simeone is on the edge of his technical area urging the crowd to make more noise and they respond fervently.
  42. He’s like a conductor waving at a slightly chaotic orchestra.
  44. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  45. Alexander Sorloth’s first meaningful contribution almost prompts the equaliser.
  46. He latches on to a ball over the top before squaring it to Antoine Griezmann in the box but the Frenchman is denied by Wojciech Szczesny.
  47. The offside flag was up in the end anyway but that’s already much better from the hosts.
  49. FT: Stuttgart 3-1 RB Leipzig
  50. So, it’ll be Stuttgart that take on third-division side Arminia Bielefeld in the DFB Pokal final on 24 May.
  51. They made relatively easy work of the semi-final, taking an early lead against RB Leipzig and never looking back.
  52. Stuttgart will no doubt be favourites for the final, however, given the level of opposition that Arminia Bielefeld have beaten so far it won’t be straightforward.
  53. They have already beaten four top-flight sides this season in the tournament, most recently the reigning Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen.
  55. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  56. Confirmation that Diego Simeone turned to his bench at the interval to make a triple change.
  57. Alexander Sorloth is on up top, Javi Galan in midfield and Clement Lenglet at the back as Reinildo, Giuliano Simeone and Cezar Azpilicueta all made way.
  58. Image source, Getty Images
  60. AC Milan 1-1 Inter Milan
  61. It’s not like Inter have been completely dominant in this game, but if AC Milan emerge from this first leg level or ahead, they will have their goalkeeper and captain Mike Maignan to thank.
  62. He’s just produced another fine stop from close range to deny Nicola Zalewski.
  64. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  65. Back under way in the Spanish capital.
  67. AC Milan 1-1 Inter Milan
  68. AC Milan have sent on Santi Gimenez and Chelsea loanee Joao Felix from the bench for the final 15 minutes of the first leg.
  69. Tammy Abraham, Milan’s goalscorer, and Christian Pulisic are the players replaced.
  71. HT: Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  72. It was total domination from Barcelona in the first half, as they were superior in all the key metrics, including the one that matters: goals.
  75. AC Milan 1-1 Inter Milan
  76. A reminder that Inter failed to win any of their first three meetings with AC Milan this season.
  77. Will they do it in number four?
  79. Hakan Calhanoglu (66 mins)
  80. All square!
  81. Hakan Calhanoglu drills a low shot past Mike Maignan from 25 yards, against his former club, to bring Inter level midway through the second half.
  82. The two goals scored in this first leg have been very high quality indeed.
  83. Image source, Getty Images
  85. Stuttgart 3-1 RB Leipzig
  86. The tie could be over in Germany.
  87. They’re now 3-1 up through Jamie Leweling, and with just over 10 minutes left to play it’s a tough ask for RB Leipzig.
  88. The winner faces Arminia Bielefeld on 24 May.

Page 3

  1. Cannes 1-2 Reims
  2. That didn’t last long.
  3. Fourth-tier side Cannes are level for just six minutes before Teddy Teuma puts Reims back ahead.
  4. There’s 25 minutes left, can they find another equaliser?
  6. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  7. No time for any more action as the referee calls the half to an end much to the displeasure of the home fans.
  8. Ferran Torres’ strike has Barcelona one step closer to the final.
  9. Image source, Getty Images
  11. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  12. The free kick comes into the box but an infringement is spotted in the middle and the attack is brought to a swift end.
  13. Atletico look to spring Giuliano Simeone away on the counter but he is hauled down just beyond the halfway line by Pau Cubarsi.
  15. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  16. Another yellow card as Julian Alvarez is penalised for pulling the shirt of Lamine Yamal as he looked to run infield.
  17. Barcelona have one last chance to pump the ball into the box.
  19. AC Milan 1-0 Inter Milan
  20. Inter have made a triple substitution as they bid to find a way back into this Coppa Italia semi-final first leg.
  21. Henrikh Mkhitaryan, once of Manchester United and Arsenal, is one of the players brought on.
  23. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  24. Antoine Griezmann tries to be clever by taking a free kick quickly but Jules Kounde reads it well and ushers the ball back to Wojciech Szczesny before Julian Alvarez can reach it.
  26. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  27. This first half has gone by in a flash.
  28. We’re only a couple of minutes away from the break now with Barcelona being good value for their one goal lead on the night.
  29. It’s not been so easy a watch for the home fans, although you wouldn’t know it with the noise they continue to make with a loud drum behind Juan Musso’s goal.
  31. AC Milan 1-0 Inter Milan
  32. It’s been a hectic start to the second half, which began in fine style for AC Milan courtesy of that Tammy Abraham strike to open the scoring.
  33. Still a long way to go in the tie – this is only the first leg, with the second leg to follow in about three weeks’ time in the same stadium.
  34. Image source, Getty Images
  36. Stuttgart 2-1 RB Leipzig
  37. On the hour mark Stuttgart doubled their lead through Nick Woltemade, and looked set to be facing Arminia Bielefeld in the DFB Pokal final.
  38. However, it’s taken RB Leipzig just two minutes to respond through Benjamin Sesko, and we’re back to just one goal separating the sides.
  39. There’s 25 minutes left to play, is the comeback on?
  41. Cannes 1-1 Reims
  42. Fourth-tier side Cannes have equalised against their Ligue 1 opposition!
  43. Cheikh N’Doye has pulled the underdogs back level in the 52nd minute of play.
  44. What a story if they’re to go on and meet PSG in the final!
  46. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  47. Barcelona are creating chance after chance as the Atletico defence look uncharacteristically wide open.
  48. It’s Raphinha who darts down the outside this time, shooting low at the near post only to be denied by a smart stop from Juan Musso.
  50. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  51. Julian Alvarez tracks back well to win the ball in his own half and then looks to set Antoine Griezmann into space on the left.
  52. He overhits the ball though and the chance to break is lost. Story of Atletico’s night so far really.
  54. Fenerbahce 1-2 Galatasaray
  55. Well it was a predictably tense and at times ill-tempered Istanbul derby, with both teams finishing the game without a full compliment of players.
  56. Both managers got in on the act too as Jose Mourinho appeared to grab the nose of Okan Buruk in a scuffle on the pitch at full time.
  57. In the end Victor Osimhen’s double proved enough to send Galatasaray into the final four of the Turkish Cup.
  58. They will play Konyaspor on 22 April for a place in the final.
  60. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  61. Atletico are getting a foothold in this now, albeit they’ve yet to properly trouble Wojciech Szczesny’s goal.
  62. Frenkie de Jong is late on Rodrigo de Paul in midfield and he is the first visiting player to receive a yellow card.
  63. It’s sure had plenty of bit this opening half an hour.
  65. Tammy Abraham (47 mins)
  66. And it’s a superb start to the second half for AC Milan!
  67. The ball breaks inside the box to the feet of Tammy Abraham, who lets the ball run across his body and fires across the goalkeeper into the bottom corner.
  68. Image source, Getty Images
  70. AC Milan 0-0 Inter Milan
  71. Back under way in the second half at the San Siro.
  73. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  74. Reinildo is the third Atletico player in the book for a cynical shirt pull on Lamine Yamal. He’s being run ragged by the teenager.
  75. The resulting free kick doesn’t come to anything though.
  77. Atletico Madrid 0-1 Barcelona (agg: 4-5)
  78. Lamine Yamal dances around several Atletico players before unselfishly laying the ball off to Pedri.
  79. Seeing his route to goal blocked the midfielder tries to back heel a pass to Raphinha for a tap in but Juan Musso recovers in time to block it away.
  81. Ferran Torres (27 mins)
  82. Barcelona take the lead!
  83. Lamine Yamal slides an inch-perfect ball in behind for Ferran Torres and he cooly slots his finish past the on-rushing Juan Musso to open the scoring.
  84. Image source, Getty Images
  86. Atletico Madrid 0-0 Barcelona (agg: 4-4)
  87. Barcelona are playing some wonderful stuff now with Pedri at the heart of it all.
  88. He exchanges several one-twos with Fermin Lopez to slice through the Atletico midfield but Robin Le Normand steps in to thump it clear once again for the hosts.
  89. Image source, Getty Images

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  1. Fenerbahce 1-2 Galatasaray
  2. Alvaro Morata has the chance to send Galatasaray into the last four but he is denied by a sprawling save from Irfan Egribayat.
  3. Fenerbahce go up the other end and almost level but Milan Skriniar can’t hit the target.
  4. Was that their last chance?
  6. Atletico Madrid 0-0 Barcelona (agg: 4-4)
  7. Back to Madrid and this semi final continues to hurtle along at a rapid pace.
  8. Barcelona are dominating the ball and are just starting to find gaps in the Atletico low block.
  9. Pedri slides a reverse ball into Ferran Torres but the ball gets caught under the winger’s feet and Atletico scramble it away.
  11. Fenerbahce 1-2 Galatasaray
  12. With tempers fraying as time ticks away Fenerbahce are down to ten men as Mert Hakan Yandas is sent off for violent conduct.
  13. Galatasaray are down to nine with Baris Alper Yilmaz and Kerem Demirbay also seeing red for their part in the scuffle.
  14. The hosts have 11 (yes ELEVEN) minutes of additional time to try to force this into extra time.
  15. Image source, Reuters
  17. AC Milan 0-0 Inter Milan
  18. Inter are really pressing now as the interval approaches.
  19. Davide Frattesi’s header from 10 yards is pushed away by AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, who has had an excellent first half for the “home” side.
  20. From the next phase of play, Alessandro Bastoni volleys wide.
  21. And that’s half-time.
  22. Image source, Getty Images
  24. Atletico Madrid 0-0 Barcelona (agg: 4-4)
  25. Raphinha is on the deck again after an ankle high challenge from Rodrigo de Paul.
  26. He’s clearly being targeted by the hosts and it’s no surprise with 27 goals and 20 assist to his name already this season.
  27. De Paul is the next name to go into the book.
  29. Atletico Madrid 0-0 Barcelona (agg: 4-4)
  30. Pedri launches another unbelievable crossfield ball for Raphinha to chase but Reinildo is on hand to cut it out for the visitors.
  31. Barcelona press high and win it back immediately, but Lamine Yamal can’t find the far bottom corner with a curling effort.
  33. AC Milan 0-0 Inter Milan
  34. AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan is called upon again.
  35. Hakan Calhanoglu sends a swerving free-kick towards the Milan goal and Maignan tips it over.
  37. Atletico Madrid 0-0 Barcelona (agg: 4-4)
  38. A huge sigh of relief echos around the ground as the referee looks closely at the monitor but ultimately decides to stick with his original decision.
  39. Diego Simeone doesn’t escape punishment though. He goes into the book for giving the fourth official an earful.
  40. Image source, Getty Images
  42. Atletico Madrid 0-0 Barcelona (agg: 4-4)
  43. Hold on.
  44. The referee has been sent to the pitchside monitor to look at that Cesar Azpilicueta challenge himself.
  45. Could the hosts be reduced to ten men?
  47. AC Milan 0-0 Inter Milan
  48. Still goalless in the first leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final first leg in Italy.
  49. Inter have had more of the ball but it’s AC Milan that have come closest in the past few moments, Josep Martinez racing quickly off his line to get to a Milan through pass that was aimed towards Tammy Abraham.
  50. Seven minutes to go in the first half.
  51. Image source, Getty Images
  53. Fenerbahce 1-2 Galatasaray
  54. Former Newcastle man Allan Saint-Maximin and former Manchester City forward Edin Dzeko have made their impact known for the home side since coming on.
  55. Fenerbahce have just five minutes plus stoppage time to take the tie into extra time.
  57. Atletico Madrid 0-0 Barcelona (agg: 4-4)
  58. Cesar Azpilicueta receives a very early yellow card for a late challenge on Barcelona skipper Raphinha.
  59. There’s concern for the Brazilian as he sits on the turf and calls the medics on for some treatment.
  61. Atletico Madrid 0-0 Barcelona (agg: 4-4)
  62. These sides have picked up where they left off in the first leg five weeks ago, with the game starting at a frantic pace.
  63. Giuliano Simeone is inches away from giving the hosts the lead after a free-flowing passing move down the right.
  64. Image source, Getty Images
  66. Stuttgart 1-0 RB Leipzig
  67. It’s half-time in Germany, and an early goal from Angelo Stiller is all that separates the two sides so far.
  68. There’s no second leg in the DFB Pokal semi-finals, so as things stand Stuttgart are 45 minutes away from a final against third-tier side Arminia Bielefeld.
  70. Atletico Madrid 0-0 Barcelona (agg: 4-4)
  71. Pedri curves a wonderful ball in behind for Lamine Yamal to chase and he almost carves out the opener.
  72. He shrugs off Reinildo to get into the box but his cut back is cut out at the last and Juan Musso gathers gratefully.
  74. Atletico Madrid 0-0 Barcelona (agg: 4-4)
  75. Barcelona in their luminous green third kit get this semi final second leg started.
  77. Atletico Madrid v Barcelona (20:30 BST)
  78. The teams are making their way out of the tunnel at Estadio Metropolitano to a wall of noise from the home crowd.
  79. 17 goals were scored between the two sides across their three prior meetings this season.
  80. Here’s hoping we see plenty more this evening.
  82. Fenerbahce 1-2 Galatasaray
  83. Things are starting to get a bit tense and feisty between the two teams as the clock ticks into the final 15 minutes.
  84. Jose Mourinho is shouting and waving on the touchline after Victor Osimhen went down a little theatrically after a challenge from Milan Skriniar.
  85. His opposite number Okan Buruk has just received a yellow card for his protestations.
  86. Image source, Getty Images
  88. AC Milan 0-0 Inter Milan
  89. AC Milan’s best chance so far falls to Rafael Leao, who twists and turns and then shoots low from inside the area.
  90. Well saved by Inter keeper Josep Martinez.
  92. AC Milan 0-0 Inter Milan
  93. Tammy Abraham is in the action at the other end this time, taking aim from a 25-yard free-kick.
  94. Into the wall.

Page 5

  1. Atletico Madrid v Barcelona (20:30 BST)
  2. Image source, Getty Images
  3. Barcelona have gone from strength to strength in all competitions since the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi finals.
  4. In the month since they’ve won six games in a row, scoring 19 goals and conceding just four.
  5. They blew Benfica away to reach the last eight of the Champions League and have amassed a nine point lead over bitter rivals Real Madrid at the top of La Liga.
  6. Having already won the Spanish Super Cup against Los Blancos in January, Hansi Flick’s side remain in the hunt for a Quadruple come the end of the campaign.
  8. Cannes 0-1 Reims
  9. Over in France, top-flight side Reims have taken the lead against their fourth-tier opponents after 14 minutes through 19-year-old Ibrahim Hafiz Umar.
  10. There’s still plenty of time to go, but what was already a difficult task for Cannes has just got a lot harder.
  12. AC Milan 0-0 Inter Milan
  13. Tammy Abraham denies Inter’s Stefan de Vrij an opening goal – the Dutch defender almost had an empty net to nod into from a free-kick, but English striker Abraham is on hand to head it behind to safety.
  14. Inter have had the better of the chances in the opening 20 minutes.
  16. Atletico Madrid v Barcelona (20:30 BST)
  17. Image source, EPA
  18. It’s been a tough few weeks for Diego Simeone and his Atletico Madrid players since they pulled off that late fightback against Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semi final first leg.
  19. They were dumped out of the Champions League on penalties by neighbours Real Madrid and have fallen into third in the title race, nine points adrift of leaders Barcelona.
  20. The Copa del Rey is now their only realistic chance at securing silverware this season.
  22. Atletico Madrid v Barcelona (20:30 BST)
  23. Not long to go now in the Spanish capital as Atletico Madrid and Barcelona prepare to go head to head for a place in the Copa del Rey final.
  24. With over five weeks having passed since the first leg thriller let’s take a look at how each side has fared in the interim…
  25. Image source, Getty Images
  27. Fenerbahce 1-2 Galatasaray
  28. With the scoreline so tight you’d think this derby game would be cagey. In actual fact, it’s been anything but. Both sides are going all out to get that crucial next goal.
  29. Galatasaray went close through Gabriel Sara minutes ago, but he was denied by a sweeping save from Irfan Egribayat.
  30. Fenerbahce then broke immediately but miscommunication between Talisca and Youssef En-Nesyri gave Galatasaray a chance to clear.
  32. AC Milan 0-0 Inter Milan
  33. Inter almost strike first!
  34. A corner from the left causes problems, it’s not quite cleared and Joaquin Correa fires a stinging low shot from the edge of the box which Mike Maignan keeps out.
  36. AC Milan 0-0 Inter Milan
  37. Both sides have had spells of territory in the opening five minutes but no real goalmouth action to speak of.
  38. Image source, Getty Images
  40. AC Milan 0-0 Inter Milan
  41. AC Milan striker Tammy Abraham rolls the ball back to a team-mate and we’re under way in the Milan derby.
  43. Fenerbahce 1-2 Galatasaray
  44. The ball is back rolling in Istanbul.
  45. Can Fenerbahce pull off an historic comeback or will it be Galatasaray marching into the Turkish Cup last four?
  46. Image source, Getty Images
  48. AC Milan v Inter Milan (20:00 BST)
  49. The two teams are on their way out of the tunnel and onto the field.
  50. Of course, these two clubs both play their home fixtures at the San Siro. AC Milan are this evening’s designated home team.
  51. The second leg of this tie will take place on Tuesday, 23 April, with the winner facing either Bologna or Empoli in the final in May.
  52. Bologna will take a 3-0 lead into the home leg of their semi-final on Wednesday, 24 April.
  54. Stuttgart 1-0 RB Leipzig
  55. We have a goal already!
  56. It’s taken Stuttgart just five minutes to open the scoring in Germany through Angelo Stiller. That’s the midfielder’s first goal in the competition this season.
  58. AC Milan v Inter Milan (20:00 BST)
  59. Image source, Getty Images
  60. Inter may be leading the way in Serie A but it’s AC Milan who have had the better of the three fixtures between the clubs so far this season.
  61. Matteo Gabbia headed a late winner for Milan in the first league meeting in September and they were on course to complete a league double in February, but Stefan de Vrij scored a stoppage-time equaliser to earn Inter a 1-1 draw.
  62. The sides also met in the Italian Super Cup final in January. Milan came from 2-0 down to win 3-2 in Riyadh, with ex-Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham netting the winning goal in stoppage time.
  64. Stuttgart 0-0 RB Leipzig
  65. Under way in Germany.
  67. AC Milan v Inter Milan (20:00 GMT)
  68. Sami Mokbel
  69. BBC Sport senior football correspondent
  70. Image source, Getty Images
  71. Fabio Paratici is in talks with AC Milan over becoming their new sporting director, in a move that would end his ties with Tottenham.
  72. The Italian administrator, who left his role as Spurs’ managing director of football in April 2023 after being banned by world governing body Fifa – following an investigation into financial irregularities during his time at Juventus – is free to return to work in the summer when his suspension ends.
  73. Sources close to Paratici have told BBC Sport the 52-year-old is in contact with AC Milan over becoming their new sporting director.
  74. Despite leaving his role at Tottenham, Paratici has continued to have a presence at the Premier League club.
  75. He is a consultant for the club and has been a regular at Tottenham’s home games, while recent reports have stated the north London club were looking to rehire him.
  76. However, Paratici – if talks with the San Siro club end successfully – will cut ties with Tottenham as he focuses on his new role.
  78. Cannes v Reims (20:00 BST)
  79. We nearly saw a major upset in France just 24 hours ago when Paris St-Germain fell two goals behind to Ligue 2 side Dunkerque.
  80. The champions did manage to pull back in the second half to win 4-2, however, we have another chance to witness a Coupe de France upset tonight.
  81. Fourth-tier side Cannes take on Ligue 1 club Reims in the semi-final, and if Cannes can achieve the unthinkable they will become just the second fourth-tier side in French history to make the Coupe de France final.
  82. They are yet to face a top-flight side in the competition this season, however, they will have confidence looking at Reims’ form.
  83. Before the weekend, Reims had not picked up three points in the league since November – but they did get back to winning ways against Marseille with a 3-1 victory on Saturday.
  84. Cannes on the other hand have lost their past two games, but before that enjoyed an unbeaten run of 19 games.
  86. HT: Fenerbahce 1-2 Galatasaray
  87. Galatasaray have held a comfortable two goal lead for the majority of the first half but just before the interval the hosts got back in it courtesy of Sebastian Szymanski.
  88. The Poland international was in the right place at the right time to tap home at the back post and give Jose Mourinho’s side a lifeline.
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  92. I went to the Milan derby in 2017. Nice game. Milan came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with a 97th minute equaliser. Great atmosphere. Didn’t feel threatening. Felt like members of the same family could be supporting different teams – bit like me, my Dad’s a blue but I grew up supporting the next Premier League champions. I know he must be so disappointed.
  94. Stuttgart v RB Leipzig (19:45 BST)
  95. After last night’s giant-killing from third division side Arminia Bielefeld, we now turn to the second semi-final between Stuttgart and RB Leipzig.
  96. The two sides last met in January with Stuttgart claiming a 2-1 win despite falling behind after 10 minutes.
  97. The game wasn’t without controversy, with RB Leipzig’s Lois Openda and goalscorer Benjamin Sesko both sent off towards the end of the game.
  98. RB Leipzig do sit above their opponents in the league table in sixth, however, they have won just one of their past six Bundesliga games.
  99. Stuttgart currently sit 11th and are also struggling for league form having failed to win any of their past six games.
  100. Image source, Getty Images
  103. Back to tonight’s action and we are about a quarter of an hour away from kick off in the DFB Pokal…

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  1. AC Milan v Inter Milan (20:00 BST)
  2. Image source, Getty Images
  3. England internationals Kyle Walker and Tammy Abraham have been named in AC Milan’s starting XI for the derby against Inter.
  4. Serie A leaders Inter have made six changes to the side that beat Udinese in the league on Sunday.
  5. AC Milan: Maignan, Walker, Gabbia, Thiaw, Hernandez, Fofana, Reijnders, Jimenez, Pulisic, Leao, Abraham.
  6. Inter: Martinez, Bisseck, De Vrij, Bastoni, Darmian, Frattesi, Calhanoglu, Barella, Carlos, Thuram, Correa.
  8. FT: Real Madrid 4-4 Real Sociedad – (Real Madrid win 5-4 on aggregate)
  9. It was a night full of drama on the other side of Madrid on Tuesday as Real struck late in extra time to see off a valiant Real Sociedad at Santiago Bernabeu.
  10. The two sides traded blows in a frantic game before finally being separated on aggregate by an Antonio Rudiger header in the 115th minute.
  11. Los Blancos now await the winner of Atletico Madrid v Barcelona tonight to see who they will face in the final on 26 April.
  12. Image source, Getty Images
  14. FT: Dunkerque 2-4 Paris St-Germain
  15. Image source, Getty Images
  16. Paris St-Germain battled from two goals down to beat second-tier Dunkerque 4-2 and book their place in the French Cup final.
  17. The holders had fallen two goals behind inside just 27 minutes as Vincent Sasso and Muhannad Al Saad struck to build a commanding lead for the side currently fifth in Ligue 2.
  18. But as the hosts tired, the Parisians used their firepower to reach the final on 24 May, where they will face either Cannes or Reims.
  20. Fenerbahce 0-2 Galatasaray
  21. Galatasaray are now two goals to the good against Fenerbahce, and it’s Victor Osimhen who’s scored his second goal of the game.
  22. Kevin Kostic blocked the shot of Kaan Ayhan at close range in the box and after a VAR review the referee awarded a penalty.
  23. Osimhen stepped up and cooly dispatched.
  25. FT: Arminia Bielefeld 2-1 Bayer Leverkusen
  26. Arminia Bielefeld
  27. Image source, Getty Images
  28. Arminia Bielefeld captain Mael Corboz speaking to BBC World Service after the side’s victory over Bayer Leverkusen: “I think in the 88th minute I already looked up at the clock and I was like, am I about to cry? And then I had to think about it, and I was like, alright, take it easy, there’s another 10 minutes and this team is known for late goals and then after the game it was just absolute chaos.
  29. “I think overall the feeling is just surreal. I don’t think anyone could quite understand or can quite put that feeling into words right after the game.
  30. “Every round feels like a dream. In every round you think everything went our way, it will be tough the next time around and then the next time comes and somehow we pull it off again so it’s amazing. It’s a highlight for all of our careers.”
  32. Fenerbahce 0-1 Galatasaray
  33. Galatasaray have assumed control of this one after Victor Osimhen’s opener.
  34. The’ve shaded all of the key statistics across the opening 25 minutes but haven’t yet found a way to add to their lead.
  35. There’s not been much for Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho to smile about so far.
  37. FT: Arminia Bielefeld 2-1 Bayer Leverkusen
  38. Image source, Getty Images
  39. Third tier Arminia Bielefeld pulled off one of the shocks of the season in Germany on Tuesday night, defeating DFB Pokal holders and reigning Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen.
  40. Bielefeld fought back from a goal down to triumph 2-1 and become the first team outside the top two divisions to knock four Bundesliga sides out of the German Cup in one season.
  41. They will meet the victors of Stuttgart v RB Leipzig this evening in the final on 24 May.
  44. We had a night full of drama across Europe on Tuesday, with a major upset in Germany and a minnow pushing PSG close in France.
  45. Let’s take a look back at the action now.
  47. Fenerbahce 0-1 Galatasaray
  48. The deadlock has indeed been broken in the Istanbul derby and it’s Galatasaray’s star man Victor Osimhen who got the goal in the tenth minute.
  49. The former Napoli man was played into the box by Baris Yilmaz before shooting high into the top right corner to put the visitors ahead.
  50. Image source, Reuters
  52. AC Milan v Inter Milan (20:00 BST)
  53. Image source, Getty Images
  54. Red and black versus blue and black.
  55. One of the iconic rivalries of world football is renewed this evening as AC Milan take on Inter in the first leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final.
  56. Inter are top of Serie A and still in the hunt for three trophies this season, while this campaign has been more of a struggle for Milan, who are eight places and 20 points worse off than their city rivals.
  58. Fenerbahce 0-0 Galatasaray
  59. Burak Abatay
  60. BBC Türkçe in Istanbul
  61. Image source, Getty Images
  62. While the sides go head to head in the Turkish Cup quarter-finals tonight they are also in a title battle in the Super Lig.
  63. Galatasaray’s lead at the top of the table was cut to six points at the weekend, with them also having played a game more than Fenerbahçe in second place.
  64. Galatasaray remain in pole position to defend their title and will be determined to ensure Jose Mourinho’s men end the season without silverware by beating them in the cup this evening.
  65. Given the current tensions between the sides, another league triumph would make their third consecutive championship celebration even louder.
  67. Atletico Madrid v Barcelona (20:30 BST)
  68. Image source, Getty Images
  69. The first leg of the Copa del Rey semi final heavyweight match up between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid delivered fireworks at Montjuic.
  70. It was a topsy turvy encounter which saw each side let slip a commanding two goal lead as momentum swung back and forth throughout.
  71. In an incredible late twist substitute Alexander Sorloth stepped up to level for Atletico in stoppage time to send the sides into the second leg locked at 4-4.
  72. Is another hectic 90 minutes plus in store in at the Metropolitano tonight?
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  76. As ever we would like to hear your thoughts on any tonight’s continental cup ties.
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  79. Fenerbahce 0-0 Galatasaray
  80. We’re just about getting under way in Istanbul so stay tuned for live updates of what should be a fiery encounter.
  81. In the meantime we’ll be looking ahead to tonight’s other fixtures.
  83. Fenerbahce v Galatasaray (18:45 BST)
  84. Burak Abatay
  85. BBC Türkçe in Istanbul
  86. The biggest pre-match debate in Turkish football has already begun.
  87. Fenerbahce v Galatasaray in the Turkish Cup quarter-finals will be officiated by 32-year-old Cihan Aydin, who will be under immense pressure.
  88. Any wrong decision from Aydin could further fuel Turkish football’s ongoing referee crisis, which has been plagued by constant controversy and chaos.
  90. Fenerbahce v Galatasaray (18:45 BST)
  91. Burak Abatay
  92. BBC Türkçe in Istanbul
  93. Image source, Getty Images
  94. Istanbul’s two football giants, Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray, are set to face off in the quarter-finals of the Turkish Cup.
  95. When it comes to Fenerbahçe vs. Galatasaray, the excitement in Istanbul will remain undiminished, with millions tuning in to witness the spectacle. It is safe to say that life in Turkey will come to a temporary halt for a few hours.
  96. The winner of The Intercontinental Derby will take on either mid-table Süper Lig side Konyaspor or İskenderunspor from the third tier of Turkish football. Barring a major upset, this would mean a clear path to the final.
  97. Both teams, having ended their UEFA Europa League campaigns, now have two key objectives: the Süper Lig title and the Turkish Cup. But beyond the trophies, their biggest motivation remains beating each other.
  99. Fenerbahce v Galatasaray (18:45 BST)
  100. Star striker Victor Osimhen – who has scored 20 league goals in Turkey so far this season – is in Galatasaray’s starting XI, as are ex-Spurs centre-back Davinson Sanchez and former Wolves captain Mario Lemina.
  101. Former Manchester United midfielders Fred and Sofyan Amrabat are among the starters for Jose Mourinho’s hosts.
  102. Image source, Getty Images
  104. Fenerbahce v Galatasaray (18:45 BST)
  105. We’re around 15 minutes away from kick off in Istanbul, with the atmopshere at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium already at fever pitch.
  106. Let’s head straight there for the team news.
  109. Here’s the full run down of fixtures taking place tonight (all kick off times listed in BST):
  • Fenerbahce v Galatasaray – Turkish Cup quarter final (18:45)
  • Stuttgart v RB Leipzig – DFB Pokal semi-final (19:45)
  • Cannes v Reims – French Cup semi final (20:00)
  • AC Milan v Inter Milan – Coppa Italia semi final 1st leg (20:00)
  • Atletico Madrid v Barcelona – Copa del Rey semi final 2nd leg (20:30)
  3. Hello, how are we?
  4. We’re firmly in “business end of the season” territory and with that comes knockout football.
  5. We’ll be bringing you updates of several cup fixtures from across Europe this evening, including two huge semi finals: Atletico Madrid v Barcelona and the Milan derby.
  6. Let’s get started…
  7. Image source, Getty Images

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