Jules Koundé’s goal in the second half of extra time sealed a 3-2 victory for Barcelona over Real Madrid in an electrifying Clasico, securing the 2024-25 Copa del Rey for the Blaugranas in Seville.
Despite their triumph, Barcelona expended a lot of energy, and now they’ll need to find a way to recover ahead of next week’s Champions League semifinal first leg against Inter Milan. There’s still another Clasico to come, as Barcelona will host Real Madrid on May 11 in La Liga, with more silverware at stake.
How to Watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey Final:
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Kickoff Time: 4:00 PM ET, Saturday
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Venue: Estadio de La Cartuja, Seville
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TV/Streaming: ESPN+
Final Score: Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid
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Pedri (28′)
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Kylian Mbappé (70′)
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Aurelien Tchouaméni (77′)
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Ferran Torres (84′)
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Jules Koundé (116′)
Match Summary:
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Jules Koundé proved to be the hero in the 116th minute, scoring after some superb defensive play. He intercepted the ball in Real Madrid’s third and darted toward goal, beating Courtois to give Barcelona the lead once again.
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Real Madrid made a bold move by subbing off Antonio Rudiger for the young Brazilian talent Endrick in search of an equalizer.
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The second period of extra time saw Ferran Torres come close to scoring, but his shot was ruled offside. Meanwhile, Fermin López also missed a chance after a poor shot attempt.
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Ferran Torres did eventually get on the scoresheet in the 84th minute, tying the game 2-2 after a brilliant assist from Lamine Yamal.
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Real Madrid had a chance to take the lead earlier when Aurelien Tchouaméni scored a header in the 77th minute to put Madrid ahead 2-1, completing their comeback. However, Barcelona equalized and ultimately triumphed.
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Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé had previously scored a stunning free kick in the 70th minute to level the score at 1-1 after a controversial foul.
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The match also saw some intense moments, including a controversial decision by the referee to pull back a penalty after Vinicius Jr. was ruled offside.
First Half Highlights:
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Barcelona’s Pedri opened the scoring in the 28th minute with a beautiful strike from outside the box, assisted by Lamine Yamal.
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Kylian Mbappé was a major threat for Real Madrid, and the Frenchman was brought on in the second half to add energy to Madrid’s attack.
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Thibaut Courtois made some excellent saves to keep Real in the game, denying Lamine Yamal from a low shot and later thwarting a close-range attempt from Ferran Torres.
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There was a significant injury to Real Madrid’s Ferland Mendy, who was replaced by Fran Garcia in the 11th minute after sustaining a thigh injury.
Final Scoreline:
Barcelona: Szczesny, Koundé, Cubarsi, I. Martinez, Martin, Pedri, De Jong, Yamal, Raphinha, Ferran Torres, Olmo.
Real Madrid: Courtois, Vazquez, Rudiger, Mendy (Garcia), Asencio, Valverde, Tchouaméni, Ceballos, Bellingham, Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr.
How Barcelona Reached the Final:
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January 4, 2025: Barbastro 0-4 Barcelona
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January 15, 2025: Barcelona 5-1 Real Betis
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February 6, 2025: Valencia 0-5 Barcelona
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February 25, 2025: Barcelona 4-4 Atletico Madrid (semifinal first leg)
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April 2, 2025: Atletico Madrid 0-1 (4-5 agg.) Barcelona
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April 26, 2025: Final vs Real Madrid (3-2 AET)
How Real Madrid Reached the Final:
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January 6, 2025: Minera 0-5 Real Madrid
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January 16, 2025: Real Madrid 5-2 Celta Vigo
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February 5, 2025: Leganes 2-3 Real Madrid
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February 26, 2025: Real Sociedad 0-1 Real Madrid
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April 1, 2025: Real Madrid 4-4 AET (5-4 agg.) Real Sociedad
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April 26, 2025: Final vs Barcelona (3-2 AET)
Copa del Rey Final Clasicos:
This marks the 7th time Barcelona and Real Madrid have met in a Copa del Rey final, with both teams now having won three times each. The last time they faced off in the final was in the 2013-14 season, where Real Madrid emerged victorious 2-1.
Most Successful Copa del Rey Winners:
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Barcelona: 31 titles
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Athletic Bilbao: 24 titles
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Real Madrid: 20 titles
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