Carlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid to Face Barcelona in the 2024-2025 Copa del Rey Final

Carlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid will face Barcelona in the 2024-2025 Copa del Rey final — a highly anticipated showdown that Spanish football fans have been eagerly waiting for.

Barcelona secured their spot in the final after defeating Atletico Madrid 1-0 in the second leg of the semifinals. Ferran Torres became the Blaugrana hero with his goal in the 27th minute, giving Barcelona a 5-4 aggregate lead after the first leg ended in a 4-4 draw.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid advanced through a more dramatic encounter when they hosted Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu. Antonio Rudiger emerged as the savior for El Real, scoring a header in the 115th minute of extra time. That goal secured a 4-4 draw, which was enough for Madrid to progress to the final on away goals.