Almeria News and Features

Barcelona thrashed Villanovense in the Copa del Rey last 32 and Real Madrid surpassed Cadiz but controversially fielded an ineligible player

The Copa del Rey provided respite for Almeria as they progressed from the third round into the last 32.

Relegated La Liga side Almeria have withdrawn their appeal against a points deduction, the Court of Arbitration for Sport have confirmed.

Barcelona Deportivo La Coruna secured La Liga survival with a superb comeback at Barcelona, which meant relegation for Eibar and Almeria.

Real Madrid Relegation-threatened Eibar will look to escape the Liga drop zone as four teams battle to stay up on the final day of the season.

Michael Jakobsen Almeria will learn next week whether a three-point deduction from FIFA will be upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Carlo Ancelotti Barcelona clinched their fifth La Liga title in seven seasons with a win over Atletico Madrid, while Real Madrid beat Espanyol 4-1.