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Barça is the Cup champion!!!

FC Barcelona reigns supreme in the Copa del Rey. All thanks to a 115th-minute winner from Koundé, avoiding a looming penalty shootout. Furthermore, the Blaugrana managed to force extra time with Ferran Torres' goal after Real Madrid's comeback through Mbappé and Tchouameni. A tense finish saw Rüdiger sent off after throwing an object from the bench at De Burgos Bengoetxea. This was their first title in their quest for the treble.

FINALLY IN LA CARTUJAAA ...

BARCELONA IS THE CHAMPION OF THE RELIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEY CUP!!!

RÜDIGER EXPELLED!!!

The German is shown red from the bench after throwing something. He has to be carried off by a large number of players because he was headed straight for De Burgos Bengoetxea.

Endrick is called offside when he receives Mbappé's opening on the right wing.

ADD TWO MINUTES OF EXTRA TIME.

OFFSIDE PREVENTS A PENALTY ON MBAPPÉ!!!

Brahim was given a signal for his position ahead . De Burgos Bengoetxea then awarded Gavi a penalty on the Frenchman.

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL FROM BARCELONAAAAAAA!!!

KOUUUUUUUUUUUUNDÉ SCORES THE THIRD!!!

Koundé puts Barça ahead!

And Barcelona takes the lead again. Modric's poor pass is intercepted by Koundé near the edge of the box, finishing with a low, precise shot that Courtois couldn't stop. Madness once again reigns in the Barça half at La Cartuja.

Flick trusts Pau Víctor

Ferran Torres leaves.

WHAT A CUT!

The Real Madrid youth player jumped to the ground to intercept Raphinha's dangerous low cross towards Ferran Torres.

BELLINGHAM DID NOT ARRIVE!

What a cross from Arda Güler that the Englishman just couldn't finish.

Valverde attentive in defense

How the Uruguayan arrived to repel Gavi's dangerous weak pass that Raphinha was already looking for.

The Brazilian comes in for Rüdiger, who had been physically stiff for several minutes.

High shot by Eric García

The Barça player's header went high after a Raphinha corner.

FERMÍNNNNNNNNNNN SLIP!!!

The Andalusian's shot from inside the area fell to the ground, but it went wide and went just wide of the crossbar.

Yellow card for Bellingham

The Englishman scores for a foul on Eric García.

Ferran Torres' goal disallowed

The Barcelona striker had scored, but was clearly offside.

THE SECOND HALF OF EXTRA TIME IS STARTING!!!

END OF THE FIRST HALF OF EXTRA TIME!!!

FERRAN TORRES ROZAAAAAAAAA THE THIRD!!!

He got away from Rüdiger inside the area, finishing with a left-footed shot that went just wide of the far post.

Ferran Torres' cross goes straight into Courtois' hands. Raphinha is waiting for him at the far post.

FERRAN TORRES DID NOT ARRIVE!

Great play by Fermín, who went down the wing, but the Barça striker narrowly missed his cross. Courtois made the save.

Pedri leaves

The Canary Islander is physically exhausted after scoring the first goal. Eric García comes on in his place.

Valverde arrived in defense

The Uruguayan closed well, preventing Raphinha from receiving a dangerous low ball inside the Madrid area.

AND NOW ARAÚJO CUT!

Fran García 's low cross was already waiting for Mbappé in the heart of the box. The Uruguayan saved it.

BRAHIM HIT HIM BADLY!

A dangerous chance for the Malaga native inside the area, but his shot went wide.

Another providential cut from Cubarsí

The Barça defender nailed it again, this time intercepting Mbappé 's dangerous pass inside the box.

Squabble between Asencio and Ferran Torres

De Burgos Bengoetxea warns both players after a series of grappling matches between the two.

THE EXTENSION AT LA CARTUJA IS STARTING!!!

We're moving on to the 30th minute of extra time in the Copa del Rey final. Real Madrid edged Barcelona after the break, achieving a comeback. Mbappé nailed a stunning free kick and Tchouameni turned the score around . However, Ferran Torres capitalized on a mistake in the Madrid defense to restore the tie. In the end, De Burgos Bengoetxea ruled out Asencio's penalty on Raphinha after a VAR review.

END OF THE 90 MINUTES!!!

WE'RE GOING TO EXTRA TIME AT LA CARTUJA IN THE CUP FINAL!!!

And yellow card to Raphinha

The Brazilian was cautioned for simulating the penalty.

PENALTY OVERTURNED FOR BARCELONA!!!

De Burgos Bengoetxea corrects his initial decision and cancels the penalty for the foul by Asensio on Raphinha.

DE BURGOS BENGOETXEA IS TOLD TO GO TO THE VAR!!!

The referee is going to review Asencio's penalty on Raphinha after receiving a warning from González Fuertes. What a final outcome...

AND NOW YES, PITYYYYYYYYYY FOR BARCELONA!!!

Asencio brought down Raphinha and De Burgos Bengoetxea didn't hesitate this time.

BARCELONA ASKS FOR PENALTI!!!

Ferran Torres went down in the box, challenging Rüdiger for a low touch. Once again, De Burgos Bengoetxea saw nothing wrong with the move.

Fermín cautioned

The Andalusian is shown a yellow card for grabbing Modric.

Another cut from Cubarsí

The Barça youth player was crucial again, this time intercepting a dangerous pass from Brahim to Bellingham.

Yellow card for Modric

The Croatian was cautioned after a mistimed call on Modric.

ADD SIX MINUTES OF EXTRA TIME.

Vinicius leaves the substitution with physical discomfort

Brahim comes in for the Brazilian.

Vinicius can't continue

The Brazilian throws himself to the ground and asks for a substitution.

Ferran Torres clears Modric's cross.

Dangerous free kick for Real Madrid. Koundé committed it on Vinicius.

Flick brings on Araújo and Gavi

Gerard Martín and De Jong leav.

Barcelona scores 2-2 | Torres

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL FROM BARCELONAAAAAAAAAA!!!

FERRAN TOOOOOOOOOORRES MAKES THE TIE!!!

Ferran Torres scores the tie!

Barcelona returned the tie at La Cartuja. Lamine Yamal's pass into space was misjudged by Courtois and Rüdiger, and Ferran Torres took advantage of it to score into an empty net. The 'Shark' was so attentive.

COURTOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOIS PREVENTS LAMIE YAMAL FROM EQUALIZING!!!

Key stretch by the Belgian goalkeeper to repel the Barcelona winger's tight shot.

Vinicius is called offside when he receives Mbappé 's pass behind the Barça defense.

Rüdiger is in discomfort

The German center back is playing with a bandage that had to be applied to celebrate the second goal.

Real Madrid's goal 1-2 | Tchouameni

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL FROM REAL MAAADRID!!!

TCHOUAMENI SCORES THE SECOND!!!

Tchouameni puts Madrid ahead!

And then came the Real Madrid comeback. Arda Güler took a corner kick and Tchouameni arrived, beating Koundé and finishing just inside the goalmouth to beat Szczesny. Real Madrid madness at La Cartuja.

PROVIDENTIAL CUBAAAAAAAAAARS!!!

The Barça youth player intercepted Vinicius's killer pass for aMbappé looking for a shot on goal.

Bellingham's defensive help

The Englishman cut the cross back to Koundé.

Madrid goal | 1-1 | Mbappe

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL DEL REAL MAAAAAAAAADRID!!!

MBAPPÉ'S FREE KICK GOAL!!!

Mbappé's free kick goal!

What a response from Real Madrid. Mbappé took the free kick he himself had forced, hitting the post and going in Szczesny's net . The French star was decisive in the final, coming off at halftime.

JONG'S RED ONE HAS BEEN PLAYED!!!

The Dutchman receives a yellow card after fouling Mbappé near the edge of the box. Real Madrid requests a red card.

Pedri recovers

The Canary was in pain after a foul by Bellingham.

Fermín, Barcelona's first change

Dani Olmo leaves to make way for the Andalusian. Hansi Flick makes a change to the team.

HOW REAL MADRID PUSHES!

Barcelona is struggling a lot on defense now, trying to get the ball out. These were the Real Madrid players' best moments in the final.

RAPHINHA'S LEFT-FOOT SHOT IS TOO CROSS!!!

Another dangerous transition for Barcelona , ​​who did make a good run into Madrid's penalty area this time. However, the Brazilian wasn't entirely sharp.

ANOTHER ONE FROM VINICIUUUUUUUUUUUUUS!!!

Another shot from the Brazilian, this time from the edge of the box, narrowly missing the right post of the Barça goal.

Vinicius's left-footed shot is weak

The Brazilian's long-range shot goes straight through Szczesny's gloves.

How Iñigo Martínez fell to the ground

The Basque player was crucial, going to the ground to stop Mbappé 's dangerous run on Barça territory.

THEY TAKE IT OUT BETWEEN SZCZESNY AND KOUNDÉ!!!

Real Madrid's response, with Vinicius dragging Gerard Martín to the ground after his feint. However, his shot on goal was blocked by the Pole and the Frenchman.

GO AGAINST YOU WASTE DANI OLMOOOOOOO!!!

Three for two for Barcelona, ​​but the Barça midfielder made a poor pass to Raphinha. Lamine Yamal was more alone on his right.

Modric and Arda Güler, Ancelotti's double bet

Lucas Vázquez and Ceballos leave. Valverde moves back to the full-back position.

SZCZESNY CLOSED THE SPACE AGAINST MBAPPÉ!!!

The Frenchman got away from De Jong and Cubarsí as he made his run into the box, but the Polish goalkeeper was all over him.

Raphinha is called offside when he receives a pass from Ferran Torres on the edge of the box.

Rüdiger clears Dani Olmo's corner kick.

DOOOOOOOOOOBABLE SAVE FROM SZCZESNY TO VINICIUS!!!

Two consecutive shots from the Brazilian were saved by Barcelona 's Polish goalkeeper . Real Madrid came very close to equalizing.

Pedri's shot goes wide

Now it was the Canary Islander who tried his luck again from the edge of the box, but it went wide of the Madrid goal.

RAPHINHA IS ENCOURAGED!

A long-range shot from the Brazilian that Courtois could also catch. The Blaugranas are starting to give warning.

Lamine Yamal's left-footed shot lacked power.

Barcelona's '19' started by trying, but Courtois was able to block his shot.

THE SECOND PART OF THE FINAL IS STARTING!!!

Mbappé springs into action!

The Frenchman comes on to replace Rodrygo . Carlo Ancelotti makes his second change.

Halftime 1-0

Halftime, Barcelona led 1-0 after the first 45 minutes, with Pedri scoring in the 28th minute. Lamine Yamal assisted. Mendy went off injured in the 11th minute and Fran García came on.

Asencio's ill-timed kick on Dani Olmo inflames the Barcelona players' tempers . They were demanding a yellow card.

VINICIUS' OFFSIDE PREVENTS A PENALTY FOR REAL MADRID!

Barcelona is spared due to the Brazilian's offside position. Iñigo Martínez had overwhelmed the Real Madrid player in his one-on-one attempt.

Argument between Lamine Yamal and Ceballos

De Burgos Bengoetxea had to mediate between the two. The Barcelona player was complaining of a blow to the face from the Real Madrid player.

ADD FIVE MINUTES OF EXTRA TIME.

BARCELONA CALL FOR A PENALTY AGAIN!

In that corner action, Cubarsí fell at the far post, claiming a grab from Ceballos

TO HELL WITH DANI OLMO'S NEAR OLYMPIC GOAL!!!

A corner kick by Barcelona 's number 20 goes untouched, crashing into the far post.

Raphinha 's shot was deflected by the Real Madrid barrier.

Dangerous foul for Barça

Rüdiger committed it on Dani Olmo near the edge of the area.

Fran García made a poor pass, apologizing for his attempt to pass to Vinicius. The ball went over the touchline.

Another cut from Cubarsí

The young Barça defender was alert again, this time intercepting Ceballos' pass towards Vinicius 's run.

Rüdiger closed well at the back

The German beat Ferran Torres on Lamine Yamal's long pass .

Gerard Martín, Barça's first yellow card

The Barça left-back was cautioned for a foul on Tchouameni .

GOAL DISMISSED FOR REAL MADRID!

Bellingham had scored , but was clearly offside when he received Ceballos' through ball .

Dani Olmo recovers

The Barcelona midfielder, who was in a lot of pain after that tackle by Tchouameni, has reintegrated.

Yellow card for Tchouameni

The Frenchman was cautioned after a very harsh tackle on Dani Olmo.

RAPHINHA TRIED THE SHOT!!!

The Brazilian's left-footed shot to the far post is blocked by Courtois. It lacked some power.

Pedri's goal 1-0

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL FROM BARCELONAAAAAA!!!

WHAT A GOOOAAL

Pedri scores a great goal for Barça!

What a way to open the scoring in the Copa del Rey final. Lamine Yamal slipped the pass back, seeing Pedri arrive at the edge of the box, from where the Canary Islander curled a perfect shot into the top corner, unstoppable for Courtois. The Blaugrana area at La Cartuja collapsed.

Crucial Cubarsí

The young Barça player was very attentive in avoiding Bellingham's dangerous pass to Vinicius.

Lamine Yamal stops Vinicius' counterattack

Defensive help from the Barça number 19 to cut off the Brazilian's run, who was asking for a foul on De Burgos Bengoetxea.

Yellow card for Carlo Ancelotti

The Real Madrid coach was cautioned for his protests after a throw-in.

Providencial Koundé cut

Fran García 's left-footed shot is blocked by the Frenchman who goes down. Real Madrid tried their luck with a quick transition.

PAAAAAAAARADON FROM COURTOIS TO KOUNDÉ!!!

A powerful shot from the Frenchman on a cross that Courtois deflects with a key save.

Dangerous free kick for Barça

It was committed by Lucas Vázquez on Raphinha near the left corner of the area.

WOW, LEFT-HANDED SHOT FROM LAMINE YAMAAAAAAAAAAL!!!

A classic move from the Barcelona winger, trying a cross from the right corner of the box, which went just wide of the left post. Courtois took the risk, letting the ball go.

BARCELONA ASKS FOR PITY!!!

Ferran Torres' shot hits Valverde's arm as he falls. De Burgos Bengoetxea says there's nothing wrong with that.

Pedri missed the shipment

The Canary Islander's powerful pass went over the bar, sending the ball straight into Courtois' hands.

Gerard Martín anticipated

The Barcelona left-back read it well now, preventing Rodrygo from receiving a ball on the wing.

Valverde repels Raphinha 's corner at the near post.

Rüdiger pays attention to the cut

The German came out on top to stop Lamine Yamal 's dangerous run into the Madrid area.

Mendy leaves injured

Fran García replaces the Frenchman at left back. Real Madrid's first mandatory change.

They ask for a change for Mendy

The Frenchman is injured and will have to withdraw from the final. Fran García is preparing.

Trouble for Mendy!

The French full-back falls to the ground and seems unable to continue. Alarm bells ring at Real Madrid.

A foul was called on Dani Olmo for trying to steal the ball from Ceballos near the opponent's area.

Cuts through Real Madrid's defense

Ferran Torres was looking to play with De Jong on the balcony of the Madrid area.

Vinicius is called offside

Barcelona pulled the line almost to the middle of the field and the Brazilian was called offside.

Raphinha recovers

The Brazilian was suffering from a blow from Lucas Vázquez to the back of his leg.

Koundé's high header

The Frenchman's somewhat forced shot on the Azulgranas' first corner kick.

TCHOUAMENI CUT!

Ferran Torres's foray into the area, shaking off Asencio, but his pass back was repelled by the Frenchman.

Raphinha was not fine

Attempted through ball from the Brazilian to Ferran Torres that was intercepted by Rüdiger, but the ball fell short for the Barça player.

First half

The first 45 minutes of the match have begun. We begin with the action that has everyone excited. Today we have a great match on the pitch. We'll see goals, fouls, and cards, but above all, we're going to have fun. The referee blows his whistle and starts the clock. VAR is ready to keep an eye on things.

Match Stakes: Barcelona’s Dominance vs Real Madrid’s Redemption

We’re analyzing the context at La Cartuja, where FC Barcelona, led by Hansi Flick, arrives as favorites. Topping LaLiga with 74 points (22W-8D-3L), Barcelona crushed Barbastro (4-0), UD Logroñés (3-1), and Atlético de Madrid (5-4 aggregate) in the Copa del Rey, with Ferran Torres’s semifinal winner proving decisive, per UEFA. Their 4-0 LaLiga and 5-2 Supercopa wins over Real Madrid this season showcase their attacking flair, led by Yamal (8 goals in the tournament) and Raphinha, despite Robert Lewandowski’s three-week hamstring absence. Barcelona’s Champions League semifinal against Inter Milan on April 30 adds pressure, but 26,000 culé fans and Ronald Araújo’s defensive solidity bolster their bid for a 32nd Copa del Rey.

FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid Decides Copa del Rey Glory

We’re concluding by emphasizing the stakes of this April 26, 2025, fixture at La Cartuja. FC Barcelona seeks their 32nd Copa del Rey to bolster their quadruple chase, while Real Madrid aims for their 21st to salvage a challenging season. This El Clásico will define legacies, with the victor lifting the trophy in front of 70,000 fans.

Here’s what you need to know about FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid:

• Match Overview: April 26, 2025, at Estadio La Cartuja, 4:00 PM EDT; Copa del Rey 2024-25 final.
• U.S. Viewing: ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, Fubo (free trial).
• Mexico/UK/Spain Viewing: Sky Sports México, Blue To Go (Mexico); Premier Sports (UK); La 1, RTVE Play (Spain).
• Key Players: Yamal, Torres (Barcelona); Mbappé, Vinícius (Real Madrid).
• Stakes: Barcelona leads Clásicos 2-0 in 2024-25; Madrid seeks 21st title.