Mourinho's Real Madrid holds momentum after El Clásico ahead of Copa del Rey

Real Madrid finds renewed energy after defeating Barcelona in El Clásico, with five consecutive victories. José Mourinho's leadership of the team garners attention, while controversy brews following Kylian Mbappé's joke about Mao Zedong, sparking a crisis with China. Barcelona's Lamine Yamal comments on his future ambitions, and cup competitions dominate the day's narratives, especially following RCD Espanyol's dramatic elimination from the Copa del Rey, which led to the firing of coach Manolo González. This Wednesday, lower-league teams strive for upsets as regional matches unfold.

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