FC Barcelona in an El Clásico encounter, has defeated Real Madrid 3-2 after extra time to win the 2025 Copa del Rey final. The match was played at Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville which saw all the drama, passion, and controversy fans expected from the world’s most iconic football rivalry. Barcelona strucked first with a brilliant goal from Pedri who initiated and finished a flowing move to give the Catalans the lead in the first half. Real Madrid responded fiercely in the second half. Kylian Mbappé leveled the score with a stunning free kick and was followed by Aurelien Tchouameni’s powerful header to put Madrid 2-1 ahead.
Barcelona equalized in the 85th minute through Ferran Torres who brought the match into a tense extra time period. The decisive moment came when Jules Koundé intercepted a loose ball and slotted it past Madrid’s goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois which gave the Barcelona faithful into jubilation. Controversy also played its part as a late penalty was awarded to Barcelona but was overturned after a VAR review as it kept the tension alive until the final whistle.
The victory has added another major title to Barcelona’s rich football history and highlights their resilience under pressure. For Real Madrid the loss is a crushing blow in a season packed with high ambitions but marred by critical setbacks.
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