Valencia through to semi-finals, knock Bilbao out
Valencia are into the semi-finals after eliminating Bilbao from the competition (1). The result ends Bilbao's strong run this season and keeps your team in the hunt for silverware.
It is a rare bright moment in a campaign defined by instability and the growing distance between Peter Lim and the Mestalla faithful. A semi-final gives this squad something tangible to fight for.
Rashford's Barcelona buy option expires June 15
Marcus Rashford's purchase clause at Barcelona is set to run out on June 15, with no sign yet that the Catalan club will trigger it (2). Rashford featured against Valencia on May 23, so any decision directly shapes the Barcelona squad you face next season.
If Barça let the option lapse, Rashford returns to Manchester United and Barcelona lose a key attacking piece. If they activate it, a player who has already troubled Valencia's backline stays in Spain.
The clock is ticking, and the outcome matters for your next meeting with Barcelona.
Fan reactions
Valencia supporters are split between celebrating the semi-final run and keeping one eye on the ownership situation. The cup progress is genuinely lifting spirits, but many fans still see the bigger picture as one of drift under Lim. Over on Reddit, the Rashford clause deadline has sparked debate about whether a weakened Barcelona benefits Valencia next season.