Real Madrid-Real Sociedad in Copa de la Reina quarter-finals
The single-game knockout tie will be played at home on 11, 12 or 13 February.
www.realmadrid.comHere’s the latest on the Copa de la Reina de Fútbol as of mid-2026.
Key developments
- Barcelona’s women’s team has been dominant in recent seasons, frequently reaching the late stages and winning multiple domestic titles. Their cup run has included semifinal and final appearances against Real Madrid in several editions.[1][3]
- Atletico Madrid also claimed the Copa de la Reina in some recent editions, defeating Real Madrid on penalties to lift the trophy.[1]
- There have been notable controversies in various editions, including discussions about fielding ineligible players and potential cup removals, which have impacted team standings and results in some years.[3][1]
- The competition continues to shape the Spanish women’s football calendar, often featuring Clasico clashes between Barcelona and Real Madrid in the cup as well as other top-flight teams like Atlético Madrid and Sevilla in knockout rounds.[3][1]
Context and format
- The Copa de la Reina is Spain’s premier knockout cup for women’s football, typically featuring top teams from the Primera División Femenina. Format has included single-match knockout rounds and occasional replays or penalties to decide ties, with a final phase held at a neutral venue.[7][9]
- Recent seasons have also seen media coverage highlighting high-scoring cup matches, including multi-goal wins by Barcelona in various rounds, illustrating their offensive strength in domestic cup competition.[3]
Recent results and fixtures (highlights)
- Barcelona have frequently progressed to the final stages and have won several Copa de la Reina titles, contributing to a dominant domestic season for the club.[1][3]
- Atletico Madrid has won the trophy in at least one recent edition, underscoring competitive balance at the top of Spanish women’s football.[1]
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- If you’d like, I can pull the most up-to-date match results, dates, and venues for the latest Copa de la Reina edition and summarize who reached the quarterfinals, semifinals, and final, with a short timeline.
- I can also provide a quick comparison table of the most successful clubs in the Copa de la Reina’s history, including titles won and final appearances, if that helps.
Citations
- General coverage of Barcelona’s cup performances and close matches against Real Madrid in the Copa de la Reina.[3]
- News on Atlético Madrid lifting the Copa de la Reina and on cup-related controversies and potential removals for various editions.[1][3]
- Background on the competition format and recent notable matches, including high-scoring cup ties and finals context.[9][7]