Copa Del Rey Final Half-Time Report: Barcelona 0-2 Valencia… Gameiro, Rodrigo hand Valencia advantage

Valencia are in the driving seat for a first Copa del Rey title since 2008 after first half goals from strike pair Kevin Gameiro and Rodrigo Moreno.

Two strikes on the break give Valencia a well-earned advantage, with Barcelona looking pretty clueless until the end of the half, where they threatened with a couple of long range efforts.

Barcelona were asleep for the majority o the first half, with Gerard Pique needing to make a goal line clearance after just five minutes to prevent an early Rodrigo goal.

However Gameiro did break the deadlock on 20 minutes, finishing a flowing counter attack, before Rodrigo doubled the lead on 34 minutes, heading home Carlos Soler’s cross.

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Victor Moses reacts to Antonio Conte’s move to reunite with him at Inter Milan

Chelsea-owned Victor Moses hinted he’ll reunite with Antonio Conte at Inter after confirming he’ll quit Fenerbahce.

The 28-year-old winger is a favourite of Conte’s, but had no room in Maurizio Sarri’s plans and was sent on an 18-month loan to Fenerbahce in January.

However, although that deal was meant to run to June 2020, the Nigeria international announced he won’t see it through.

“I had a very enjoyable experience, but I won’t be here next season. I am leaving Fenerbahce,” Moses told reporters via Fanatik being cited by Football Italia.

“I want a new adventure in my career.”

It is all but certain Conte will take over from Luciano Spalletti at Inter and Victor Moses was one of the first names on his wish-list.

REVEALED: Why Eden Hazard summer move to Real Madrid may fail despite Zinedine Zidane’s desperation

Reports in England have uncovered major reasons Real Madrid’s desire to sign Chelsea’s talisman Eden Hazard this summer may be pipe dream as the London club are demanding an astonishing £130million transfer fee.

Chelsea fans have been resigned to losing they star player after Eden Hazard admitted that he has made up his mind about moving.

Blues boss Maurizio Sarri urged the club to accept the decision the Belgian makes after almost seven years of service for the London club.

Although Hazard’s move to Real Madrid seemed inevitable, the two clubs are miles apart on their valuation of the player.

Sky Sports claim Zinedine Zidane’s bosses are only willing to pay £88m for Hazard because he has entered the final year of his contract.

A second reason why the 28-year-old might be forced to play out the remaining 12 months of his deal at Stamford Bridge is that the club are under no pressure to sell.

Even though refusing to sell up could lead to Chelsea losing their prized asset on a free next year, they are unable to reinvest any money this summer due to their transfer ban.

Christian Pulisic has now arrived after signing from Borussia Dortmund, and the American had been considered as Hazard’s successor by some.

Blues director Marina Granovskaia, according to the Daily Express, is in contact with the Spanish giants, and will only agree to a deal if their valuation is met.

When Hazard was asked if he has made the club aware of his intentions he said: “Yes. A couple of weeks ago.

“I have made my decision – but it is not just about me.”

The former Lille forward also admitted that he had hoped for his future to be resolved earlier in the season.

He continued: “Yes, I wanted that but that’s not happened. I’m still waiting like you are waiting and like the fans are waiting.”

“If Eden wants another experience it’s very difficult to keep him,” Chelsea boss Sarri told Sky Sports last week.

“£100m is too cheap in this market – we have seen in the last windows every price.

“The club agrees with me [about hoping to keep Hazard].

“We are trying to improve. We are trying to become one of the best teams in England and, as a consequence, in Europe – but I think I have to respect his decision.”

Real Madrid set to raid Stamford Bridge for defence ace, Chelsea player says “we will see what happens this summer”

There are reports Real Madrid are planning a surprise swoop for Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso this summer as they confident of signing the London club’s talisman Eden Hazard.

The player’s versatility and attacking threat, alongside his defensive work, are qualities which ensure he is admired by the outgoing European champions.

Alonso came through Real Madrid’s La Fabrica youth system but did not make the grade in the first-team and has since represented several clubs, joining Chelsea from Fiorentina in 2016.

“I am very happy here but we will see what happens this summer,” Alonso told the London Evening Standard.

“There is always talk (like this). Is it a compliment? Yes. It means I’m doing well if other teams are trying to get in touch.

“But first of all I’m focusing on the final. I am very happy to have four more years here and hopefully I will stay many more years here.”

Alonso is viewed as a set-piece specialist and offers a goal threat, and will represent Chelsea in the Europa League final against Arsenal.