Copa del Rey Basketball 2025: schedule, teams and format

2025-02-15

The EuroLeague is taking a brief break from basketball, and all eyes are now on domestic cups, with the Copa del Rey Basketball, or Spanish Basketball Cup, taking center stage. In just a few days, teams will battle for the second domestic title of the season, following the Spanish Supercup. This year's Copa del Rey will take place in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, from February 13 to 16.
Kevin Punter suffers concerning injury in Copa del Rey loss

2025-02-14

FC Barcelona was eliminated from the 2025 Copa del Rey after a 91-86 loss to Tenerife in the quarterfinals, but the disappointment doesn't stop there. Team leader Kevin Punter suffered a concerning shoulder injury during the game. The American guard left the court in the third quarter, finishing with seven points in just 12 and a half minutes of play.
Dzanan Musa set to return for Copa del Rey

2025-02-12

As the 2025 Copa del Rey tips off, Real Madrid fans have reason to be optimistic. Bosnian shooting guard Dzanan Musa is expected to return to action after a brief injury setback, says journalist Carlos Sánchez Blas.
2025 Copa del Rey draw: When Real and Barcelona could potentially meet?

2025-01-21

The eight participants for the 2025 Copa del Rey are now confirmed, with BAXI Manresa and FC Barcelona securing their spots on the final day of qualification. The tournament will take place from February 13 to 16 in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. On Tuesday morning, the draw for the quarterfinals was held and hosted by Gran Canaria.
Gran Canaria to host Copa del Rey 2025

2024-06-03

Spanish ACB League has announced that Copa del Rey will return to Gran Canaria island in 2025. The tournament will take place from February 13 to 16. This will be the 4th time Las Palmas will host the Copa del Rey tournament. The tournament took place in Gran Canaria in 1990, 2015, and 2018.
Barcelona members criticize refereeing in the Copa del Rey final

2024-02-19

The European cup season continues to witness drama as FC Barcelona members criticized the officiating performance in the Copa del Rey final that went Real Madrid's way. Defeated 96-85 by the royalty team, coach Roger Grimau and players Nicolas Laprovittola and Alex Abrines spoke out against the referees.
European basketball cups 2024: winners and MVPs

2024-02-18

With the EuroLeague putting on a two-week break, local European basketball cups have taken place. As usual, upsets, interesting results, and drama have taken place, giving basketball fans their fixes while the continent's best basketball competition is on a break.
Real Madrid defeat Barcelona to win the Copa del Rey

2024-02-18

The Spanish Basketball Cup, Copa del Rey, was not scene to any major surprises, unlike last year, as Real Madrid prevailed in the battle of EuroLeague giants with a score of 96-85 versus FC Barcelona. Although the first half was quite competitive, with lead changes being commonplace, the EuroLeague leaders stepped on the gas in the middle of the third quarter and never looked back.
Marcus Slaughter prosecuted for falsifying a passport when playing for Real Madrid

2024-02-15

Marcus Slaughter will be prosecuted for falsifying a passport back in 2015 while playing for Real Madrid. A case has been opened in the 27th Court of Madrid, and a trial will commence, La Vanguardia writes.
Copa del Rey quarterfinal pairs announced

2024-01-15

As the local cup break slowly approaches, one of the leagues has already determined the schedule and the matchups. The Spanish Liga Endesa (ACB) has announced the four pairs that will compete in the prestigious Copa del Rey tournament in February.
From being fired to winning Copa in a year: Ibon Navarro's journey

2023-02-21

"Things have to be put into context. When I received my first dismissal as a coach a little over a year ago, it was hard to imagine that I would be here tonight. Life changes a lot. And it's not a cliché, it's a reality."
Ibon Navarro says Tenerife caused more trouble for Unicaja than Barca and Real

2023-02-19

Unicaja Malaga head coach Ibon Navarro after lifting the Copa del Rey trophy assured that Lenovo Tenerife put his team in more trouble than FC Barcelona and Real Madrid in the quarterfinals and semis, respectively.
European basketball cups 2023: winners and MVPs

2023-02-19

With the EuroLeague putting a one-week break, local European basketball cups came into the spotlight. Shocking upsets, tension, and fighting for every centimeter on the court are the reasons why we love these domestic tournaments. If you're missing some info or details about the results of multiple cup competitions, there's no need to worry because we've got you covered.
Chus Mateo explains what cost Real the semifinal vs. Unicaja

2023-02-18

No EuroLeague team will play in the Copa del Rey final on Sunday night. Valencia Basket, Cazoo Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz, and FC Barcelona were eliminated in the quarterfinals, while Real Madrid were stopped in the semis on Saturday. The Blancos lost against Unicaja Malaga 93-82. Real head coach Chus Mateo attended the post-game conference with a serious face.
Juan Carlos Navarro addresses Barca's early exit in Copa del Rey

2023-02-18

FC Barcelona general manager Juan Carlos Navarro is confident in the team's ability to react after the early elimination from the Copa del Rey. Barca legend admitted his disappointment following the overtime loss in the quarterfinals vs. Unicaja Malaga but has also expressed maximum trust in the squad.
Unicaja eliminate Real, repeat a historic achievement after 70 years

2023-02-18

After beating FC Barcelona in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals, Unicaja Malaga delivered another big surprise on Saturday night. Ibon Navarro's men stunned another favorite Real Madrid in the semis 93-82 (17-19, 22-20, 27-20, 27-23). Unicaja made history, as no team has beaten Madrid and Barca in the same Spanish Cup since 1953.
Pau Gasol comments on Barca's early exit in Copa del Rey

2023-02-18

After winning the Spanish Copa del Rey for two years in a row, FC Barcelona unexpectedly lost to Unicaja Malaga in the quarterfinal, sparking discussions in the basketball world. Pau Gasol has recently been named the finalist of the 2023 Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame class. After the news, the former Los Angeles Lakers big man commented on Barca's early exit.
Txus Vidorreta hopes Tenerife will avoid Raymond Poulidor's syndrome

2023-02-17

Lenovo Tenerife cruised past Gran Canaria in the Spanish Cup quarterfinals with an amazing offensive performance (89-73). The Aurinegros were led by an unstoppable Jaime Fernandez who dropped 26 points in just 20 minutes of action, breaking a Copa del Rey scoring record for a Tenerife player.
Dario Brizuela explains his tears after a win against Barcelona

2023-02-17

Dario Brizuela is the kind of player you would pay a ticket for. Talented. Unpredictable. He connects with the fans. I could imagine him at Rucker Park in New York, looking like the small white guy you don't expect too much from. Until he gets the ball. 
Jasikevicius takes all the blame for Copa del Rey loss vs Unicaja

2023-02-16

The European basketball world was waiting to witness the El Clasico in the Spanish Copa del Rey this week but Unicaja Malaga eliminated FC Barcelona in the quarterfinals. Kendrick Perry made the game-deciding shot in overtime. Nicolas Laprovittola had a chance to tie the game with under a second left but missed both free throws and Barca had to leave the arena with their heads down.
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