Alfredo Relaño’s analysis of a match in which Zidane’s side easily beat a tame Valencia side who offered little. Benzema and Kroos grabbed the goals.

Alfredo Relaño reflects on Barcelona's 2-1 Copa del Rey last-16 win over Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday evening.

Alfredo Relaño looks at the fall-out at Barcelona in the wake of Sunday's Spanish Super Cup final defeat to Athletic Club.

Marcelino has got off to a great start at Athletic winning the Super Cup after beating both Real Madrid and Barça in the space of just four days, writes Alfredo Relaño.

At the end of the game, the Athletic Club players jumped euphorically and embraced as Marcelino beamed with the scenes resembling that of a title win.

Alfredo Relaño looks ahead to Valencia's crucial game at the Johan Cruyff Arena, where they go head to head with Ajax in search of Champions League progression.

The traditionally quiet return from the international break was abruptly interrupted yesterday as news broke that Marcelino had suddenly been sacked as Valencia head coach...