Barçelona beats Real Madrid in Copa del Rey Final (3-2)
FC Barcelona emerged victorious in a pulsating 3–2 extra-time win over Real Madrid in the 2024–25 Copa del Rey final at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville on April 26, 2025.
In a match full of drama, both teams fought tooth and nail, with Barcelona ultimately securing their 32nd Copa del Rey title — a record-extending achievement for the Catalan giants.
The game kicked off at a high tempo, with both sides creating early chances. Barcelona struck first when Pedri fired home a beautiful shot from outside the box in the 30th minute, giving Barça the lead. The goal was a reminder of the young Spanish midfielder’s importance to the team — composed and clinical when it mattered most.
Real Madrid responded strongly after going behind. Kylian Mbappé’s skillful play led to an equalizer in the 56th minute, and soon after, Aurélien Tchouaméni put Madrid in front with a powerful header off a corner in the 68th minute. The Madrid fans erupted, and it seemed as though their team had seized control.
But Barcelona wasn’t done yet. They pressed forward, and in the dying minutes of normal time, Ferran Torres scored the equalizer in the 87th minute, sending the match into extra time.
As the match wore on into extra time, both teams looked fatigued, but neither was willing to give an inch. It was in the 116th minute that Barcelona’s Jules Koundé found the winning goal. The French defender capitalized on a slip from Brahim Díaz, pouncing on the loose ball to calmly finish and send the Barcelona fans into ecstasy!
For Barcelona, this win adds another prestigious trophy to their collection, and with manager Hansi Flick at the helm, the team looks poised for even greater success in the coming seasons.
