Barcelona Defeats Real Madrid 3-2 in the 2025 Copa del Rey Final

Barcelona Claims Copa del Rey Title After Dramatic 120 Minutes

On April 26, 2025, FC Barcelona clinched their 32nd Copa del Rey title after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Real Madrid at Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville.
This highly intense final needed extra time to determine the champion after a roller-coaster battle between Spain’s two biggest clubs.

Match Recap: A Fierce Battle Between Two Giants

Barcelona started the match strongly, taking the lead with a composed finish by Pedri in the first half.
However, Real Madrid responded in the second half, turning the tables with goals from Kylian Mbappé and Aurelien Tchouaméni, giving Madrid a 2-1 advantage.

Barcelona showed resilience, equalizing through Ferran Torres in the 83rd minute, pushing the match into extra time.
During the second half of extra time, Jules Koundé emerged as the hero, scoring the winning goal in the 116th minute after capitalizing on a defensive error by Madrid.

Match Statistics: Tight and Tense Encounter

• Possession: Barcelona 55% – 45% Real Madrid
• Shots on Target: Barcelona 6 – 5 Real Madrid
• Corner Kicks: Barcelona 5 – 4 Real Madrid
• Fouls: Barcelona 11 – 13 Real Madrid

Although the match was evenly balanced, Barcelona proved to be more clinical when it mattered most.

Barcelona Extends Their Copa del Rey Legacy

This victory sees Barcelona extending their record to 32 Copa del Rey titles from 43 final appearances, further solidifying their dominance over Athletic Club (24 titles) and Real Madrid (20 titles).

It also marks Barcelona’s second trophy of the season, following their Supercopa de España triumph.
Under Hansi Flick’s management, Barcelona remains on course for a potential historic treble, with the UEFA Champions League still within reach.

Celebrations Highlighted by Lamine Yamal’s Unique Style

During the post-match celebrations, young sensation Lamine Yamal once again stole the spotlight. Wearing two pairs of sunglasses, he added a playful and memorable touch to Barcelona’s victory party, symbolizing the spirit of this new generation.