Real Madrid win 5 -0 at holders Karim Benzema in their the Italian Cup semifinal first leg . Karim Benzema scores the only goal to give Madrid a crucial advantage . Barcelona thrash Almeria four -0 in the other semifinal , scoring four goals in first half . City rivals AC Milan and holders Inter Milan both through to the Brazilian Cup semifinals .
Real Madrid win 1-0 at holders Sevilla in their Spanish Cup semifinal first leg . Karim Benzema scores the only goal to give Madrid a crucial advantage . Barcelona thrash Almeria 5-0 in the other semifinal , scoring four goals in first half . City rivals AC Milan and holders Inter Milan both through to the Italian Cup semifinals .