Updates: 8th April 2023 | All Main Leagues In Session
Copa Del Rey – Semi Final
Real Madrid inflicted heavy defeat on arch rivals and current La Liga leaders Barcelona when they beat them 4 – 0 at Camp Nou in the return leg of the second semifinal of Copa Del Rey. After overcoming the one goal deficit of the first leg in the first half, current Ballon D’or winner Karim Benzema scored a hat-trick in the second half to propel Real Madrid to the final of the competition.
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Considered one of the most prestigious national cup trophies in the world, Copa Del Rey, instituted in 1903, is the oldest Spanish football competition played at national level. Organized on knock-out basis, 126 teams compete for the top honors. Real Madrid will face Osasuna in the final, who beat Athletic Club 2 – 1 on the aggregate in the other semifinal. Real Betis won the trophy last year.
Serie A
Three matches were played in the Italian top league on Matchday 29 of 38. Results are given below.
- Salernitana 1 – 1 Inter
- Lecce 1 – 2 Napoli
- Milan 0 – 0 Empoli
Points Tables Overview
On the points table, Napoli continue to maintain their clear lead with 74 points from 29 games. They are followed by Lazio with 55 points who have played one game less. Milan with 53 points and Inter with 51 are third and fourth respectively.
La Liga
In the only game played in Spanish top league, Sevilla beat Celta Vigo 2 – 0 on Matchday 28 of 38. Sevilla climbed to 12th spot on the points table as a result whereas other positions on the points table in upper bracket remain unchanged.
Ligue 1
Only one game was played in French top league where Lens beat Strasbourg 2 – 1. Lens maintain their 2nd position on the points table with 63 points.
English Premier League
8 matches will be played on Saturday, Matchday 30 of 38. Among the top four, Manchester United will face Everton whereas Manchester City will take on Southampton. 5th placed Tottenham will play Brighton and Chelsea will face Wolverhampton as Frank Lampard returns as Chelsea’s caretaker coach.
