![Sadly, the specter of terrorism is present even when it comes to the biggest celebration of sporting excellence on the planet. Here’s what we know so far.](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/ALQODNNHONH6VT4R3F5ABFQUW4.jpg?auth=8bf0ccd3776a05024cde27f896e94cebfba544d343848174b0ac99b9019663d1&width=360&height=203&smart=true)
![Sadly, the specter of terrorism is present even when it comes to the biggest celebration of sporting excellence on the planet. Here’s what we know so far.](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/ALQODNNHONH6VT4R3F5ABFQUW4.jpg?auth=8bf0ccd3776a05024cde27f896e94cebfba544d343848174b0ac99b9019663d1&width=360&height=203&smart=true)
![Los Blancos trained as normal ahead of the crucial LaLiga game against Basque opponents, Athletic Club.](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/H2MFKTHBSCXJTCXTBVUCJKJDGU.jpg?auth=0d011f4c3fbe169415e499c91191a8afc0bf2bb60a51822a6cf5b6eb76c1509c&width=360&height=203&focal=1873%2C739)
REAL MADRID
Cama calm before Madrid's Basque clash
Joe Brennan
![Real Madrid unveil a new, limited edition fourth kit, designed by Yohji Yamamoto. The team will wear it for the first time for Athletic Club’s visit to the capital on 31 March.](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/DWZBLL5ZEFA2TMS5HBQEKI276A.png?auth=d6c42fd4f9699dadda818513df2b12eef925f25d1c86b4b931726fdc069cdef9&width=360&height=203&focal=588%2C308)
REAL MADRID
Real Madrid, in purple against Athletic
Guillermo PérezAndy Hall
![The Athletic Club winger has been linked with a move to Premier League side Chelsea, who have spent big on attackers in recent windows.](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/7UF7KPL4PA5FC5ZU6GC2FARCTU.jpg?auth=76708354adb5e37e9237e6410286cb558f4e5125087085fc2acdafeb6c17cd72&width=360&height=203&focal=2170%2C1566)
PREMIER LEAGUE
Chelsea set to spend big... again?
Alfonso Herrán
![Barcelona's Polish forward #09 Robert Lewandowski reacts during the Spanish league football match between Athletic Club Bilbao and FC Barcelona at the San Mames stadium in Bilbao on March 3, 2024. (Photo by ANDER GILLENEA / AFP)](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/2HTSXWOHBGJCB7ZGLKMCDZEISM.jpg?auth=f2060019330c3871dfd59ee3122696f8ed861281a48be786870c28ef5e96a051&width=360&height=203&smart=true)
LALIGA
Stalemate in Bilbao
Kieran Quaile
![BILBAO, 24/01/2024.- El delantero del Athletic Iñaki Williams (i) celebra su gol, tercero del equipo vasco ante el FC Barcelona, durante el partido de los cuartos de final de la Copa del Rey de fútbol que Athletic Club y FC Barcelona disputan este miércoles en el estadio de San Mamés. EFE/Luis Tejido](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/35ICAGZXKR3M35TJ6CQG6GTQNI.jpg?auth=b342242b3d7029950e62b14b060569f8b6f184783c92bbd8d7f58cfe71830c48&width=360&height=203&smart=true)
COPA DEL REY
Athletic Club dump Barcelona out of Copa del Rey
Kieran Quaile
![The Brazilian winger has been in and out of Xavi Hernández’s team this season but has 13 goals and assists in 20 appearances.](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/IV3EMZ3HJDMRXIZKUZGQ47OOOA.jpg?auth=15bfe27145a7d6b52cfa3573919ac49855a8c9f9720b064b4b5064f52eb2e71f&width=360&height=203&focal=2800%2C877)
COPA DEL REY
Raphinha absent for Copa-chasing Barça
Roddy Cons
![The match officials could come under increased scrutiny at San Mamés following recent VAR controversy surrounding Real Madrid and LaLiga.](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/P7A7ADNAJZJE3L42TPLTXG3YBY.jpg?auth=d991586cdc0d8eb7c2613d25788ed75af09a31b08136099ad0cc9970c71abe1a&width=360&height=203&focal=535%2C187)
COPA DEL REY
Ref Sánchez Martínez a good omen for Barça?
Roddy Cons
![Copa del Rey quarter finals: is there a second leg and what happens in case of a tie?](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/2KHY4NZ4YHGZ3Z4PYQJKM2JKNM.jpg?auth=e0a752466c76693b1929a21426fd44fc9fa403cb2b250f2c878d76e83b610b62&width=360&height=203&smart=true)
COPA DEL REY
How are Copa del Rey quarter finals resolved?
Óscar PinoPaul Reidy