Thu Mar 27 20:00:00 UTC 2025: ## COPE Radio Show Recap: Real Madrid’s Champions League Exit and RFEF Shakeup

**Madrid, March 27, 2025** – COPE, the Spanish radio network, delivered a packed broadcast covering major sporting news and controversies. The show featured interviews with prominent figures including new Spanish national cycling coach Alejandro Valverde and Real Zaragoza manager Gabi.

Key highlights included:

* **Real Madrid’s Champions League setback:** The women’s team suffered elimination from the Champions League, a significant blow for the club. (Note: conflicting reports exist regarding the opponent; one source indicates Arsenal, another does not specify.)
* **Argentina’s defeat:** A conflicting report also exists on the Argentinian-Brazilian match. One version stated Argentina’s defeat to Brazil (4-1), the other Brazil’s loss to Argentina.
* **RFEF shakeup:** María Tato, director of the 2030 World Cup Committee, has been dismissed by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF).
* **Real Madrid transfer news:** The show also covered Real Madrid’s renewal of Asensio’s contract and their pursuit of Alexander-Arnold and Zubimendi.
* **Barcelona vs. Osasuna preview:** The broadcast included a preview of the upcoming Barcelona-Osasuna match.

The program, hosted by a rotating roster of well-known personalities including Paco González, Manolo Lama, Juanma Castaño, Jorge Bustos, Pilar Cisneros, José Luis Corrochano, David Miner, Óscar Blanco, and Fernando Echeverría, offered commentary and analysis on these developments. The show also featured interviews with Abel Caballero and time dedicated to opinion segments.

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