Barça at the Top of Spain

Barça at the Top of Spain: The Tale of an Anthological Final

On April 26, 2025, the La Cartuja stadium in Seville hosted one of the most electrifying Clásicos in recent history. In the Copa del Rey final, FC Barcelona triumphed 3-2 over Real Madrid after a nail-biting suspense that extended into extra time.

A Tactical Duel with Stars in Attendance

From the kickoff, the intensity was palpable. Under Hansi Flick's leadership, FC Barcelona imposed their rhythm from the very first minutes, but it was Real Madrid that struck hard through their star, Kylian Mbappé, who opened the scoring. The Blaugranas, far from being disheartened, responded with their golden youth. Pedri equalized before Real regained the lead through Aurélien Tchouaméni. Just when it seemed the Madrilenians would secure their trophy, Ferran Torres snatched an equalizer late in the match, sending both teams into extra time.

The Moment of Deliverance by Jules Koundé

Ultimately, it was in the 120th minute that the fate of the match turned. On a furious run, French defender Jules Koundé unleashed a precise strike from just outside the box, deceiving Thibaut Courtois and thus gifting the 32nd Copa del Rey title in the club's history to the Catalan side. "Winning a Clásico in a final is special. But doing it this way, at the last minute, is historic," said Hansi Flick after the match.

Key Figures from the Final

Final Score: FC Barcelona 3 - 2 Real Madrid (A.E.T.)

Goalscorers for Barça: Pedri, Ferran Torres, Jules Koundé.

Goalscorers for Real: Kylian Mbappé, Aurélien Tchouaméni.

Venue: La Cartuja Stadium, Seville.

Trophy: 32nd Copa del Rey title for Barcelona.