Barcelona gets the Copa del Rey: Dramatic victory against Madrid!

Barcelona gets the Copa del Rey: Dramatic victory against Madrid!

La Cartuja, Sevilla, Spanien - In Spanish football, FC Barcelona won the 32nd Copa del Rey title after defeating 3-2 after extension in a rousing final Real Madrid. The game took place on April 27, 2025 in the La Cartuja Olympic Stadium in Seville. The triumphal performance of the Catalans marks the first big title under their new coach Hansi Flick.

Barcelona took the lead in the 28th minute with a goal from Pedri. However, Real Madrid came back into play in the second half. Kylian Mbappé, who was on the bench due to an ankle injury, was substituted at half -time and contributed to equality with his goal in the 70th minute. Aurelien Tchouameni followed shortly afterwards and put Madrid in the lead in the 77th minute with 2-1.

tension up to the last minute

Barcelona did not give up. In the 84th minute, Ferran Torres made the extension with his equalization. The dramatic end of the regular season was shaped by further exciting moments, including a rejected handball from Real Madrid, which did not lead to any penalty decision after a Var check. Jules Kounde ultimately secured Barcelona the victory in the extra time after having a pass from Luka Modric and shooting directly from the penalty area.

Special occurrences shaped the match: Real Madrids Antonio Rudiger saw the red card shortly before the final whistle after threw an object on the field. In the first half, Ferland Mendy injured, which led to an early change and brought Fran Garcia to the field.

injury problem at Real Madrid

The injuries plagued Madrid before the decisive game. Kylian Mbappé, a key player for the team, was previously affected due to an injury in the game against Arsenal, in which he was replaced. He missed the last two Laliga games. Coach Carlo Ancelotti therefore had to rely on other options on the offensive and chose Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo to support the team in the final.

Barcelonak also had to do without her top striker Robert Lewandowski, who had already scored 40 goals this season. Ferran Torres jumped in and was part of an offensive trio, flanked by Raphinha and Lamine Yamal. Gerard Martín took over the left-back position for the injured Alejandro Balde, while Dani Olmo and Gavi provided a breath of fresh air.

The Copa del Rey, which has been held since 1903 and plays an important role in Spanish football, offers both big clubs and smaller clubs the opportunity to compete against traditional power centers. This final encounter, which Barcelona crowns the record winner in this competition, will certainly be remembered for a long time. The two teams face each other again in a crucial league game in May, which gives additional charm.

For further details on the historical background and the statistics of the Copa del Rey, visit the relevant pages at Fussball-heute.de , Espn and Al Jazera .