MADRID (Reuters) - Celta Vigo rattled the crossbar, but could not find a breakthrough as they were held to a goalless draw at home in the first leg of their King's Cup semi-final against Alaves on Thursday. Alaves, the 2001 UEFA Cup finalists, who are attempting to reach the King's Cup final for the first time, will host the second leg on Feb. 8. Celta almost broke the deadlock on 58 minutes but Alaves goalkeeper Fernando Pacheco kept out Aspas's shot from six metres. Alaves substitute Edgar Mendes had a one-on-one with Alvarez but shot straight at the keeper in the 78th minute. Barcelona won 2-1 at Atletico Madrid on Wednesday in the other semi-final, ahead of next week's return leg at the Nou Camp.

Source: The Star February 02, 2017 22:18 UTC