Join the minute-by-minute follow-up of the Barcelona vs Real Madrid FINAL of the Copa del Rey, goals and more
Rüdiger closed well at the back
The German beat Ferran Torres on Lamine Yamal's long pass .
Gerard Martín, Barça's first yellow card
The Barça left-back was cautioned for a foul on Tchouameni .
GOAL DISMISSED FOR REAL MADRID!
Bellingham had scored , but was clearly offside when he received Ceballos' through ball .
Dani Olmo recovers
The Barcelona midfielder, who was in a lot of pain after that tackle by Tchouameni, has reintegrated.
Yellow card for Tchouameni
The Frenchman was cautioned after a very harsh tackle on Dani Olmo.
RAPHINHA TRIED THE SHOT!!!
The Brazilian's left-footed shot to the far post is blocked by Courtois. It lacked some power.
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL FROM BARCELONAAAAAA!!!
WHAT A GOOOAAL
Pedri scores a great goal for Barça!
What a way to open the scoring in the Copa del Rey final. Lamine Yamal slipped the pass back, seeing Pedri arrive at the edge of the box, from where the Canary Islander curled a perfect shot into the top corner, unstoppable for Courtois. The Blaugrana area at La Cartuja collapsed.
Crucial Cubarsí
The young Barça player was very attentive in avoiding Bellingham's dangerous pass to Vinicius.
Lamine Yamal stops Vinicius' counterattack
Defensive help from the Barça number 19 to cut off the Brazilian's run, who was asking for a foul on De Burgos Bengoetxea.
Yellow card for Carlo Ancelotti
The Real Madrid coach was cautioned for his protests after a throw-in.
Providencial Koundé cut
Fran García 's left-footed shot is blocked by the Frenchman who goes down. Real Madrid tried their luck with a quick transition.
PAAAAAAAARADON FROM COURTOIS TO KOUNDÉ!!!
A powerful shot from the Frenchman on a cross that Courtois deflects with a key save.
Dangerous free kick for Barça
It was committed by Lucas Vázquez on Raphinha near the left corner of the area.
WOW, LEFT-HANDED SHOT FROM LAMINE YAMAAAAAAAAAAL!!!
A classic move from the Barcelona winger, trying a cross from the right corner of the box, which went just wide of the left post. Courtois took the risk, letting the ball go.
BARCELONA ASKS FOR PITY!!!
Ferran Torres' shot hits Valverde's arm as he falls. De Burgos Bengoetxea says there's nothing wrong with that.
Pedri missed the shipment
The Canary Islander's powerful pass went over the bar, sending the ball straight into Courtois' hands.
Gerard Martín anticipated
The Barcelona left-back read it well now, preventing Rodrygo from receiving a ball on the wing.
Valverde repels Raphinha 's corner at the near post.
Rüdiger pays attention to the cut
The German came out on top to stop Lamine Yamal 's dangerous run into the Madrid area.
Mendy leaves injured
Fran García replaces the Frenchman at left back. Real Madrid's first mandatory change.
They ask for a change for Mendy
The Frenchman is injured and will have to withdraw from the final. Fran García is preparing.
Trouble for Mendy!
The French full-back falls to the ground and seems unable to continue. Alarm bells ring at Real Madrid.
A foul was called on Dani Olmo for trying to steal the ball from Ceballos near the opponent's area.
Cuts through Real Madrid's defense
Ferran Torres was looking to play with De Jong on the balcony of the Madrid area.
Vinicius is called offside
Barcelona pulled the line almost to the middle of the field and the Brazilian was called offside.
Raphinha recovers
The Brazilian was suffering from a blow from Lucas Vázquez to the back of his leg.
Koundé's high header
The Frenchman's somewhat forced shot on the Azulgranas' first corner kick.
TCHOUAMENI CUT!
Ferran Torres's foray into the area, shaking off Asencio, but his pass back was repelled by the Frenchman.
Raphinha was not fine
Attempted through ball from the Brazilian to Ferran Torres that was intercepted by Rüdiger, but the ball fell short for the Barça player.
First half
The first 45 minutes of the match have begun. We begin with the action that has everyone excited. Today we have a great match on the pitch. We'll see goals, fouls, and cards, but above all, we're going to have fun. The referee blows his whistle and starts the clock. VAR is ready to keep an eye on things.
Match Stakes: Barcelona’s Dominance vs Real Madrid’s Redemption
We’re analyzing the context at La Cartuja, where FC Barcelona, led by Hansi Flick, arrives as favorites. Topping LaLiga with 74 points (22W-8D-3L), Barcelona crushed Barbastro (4-0), UD Logroñés (3-1), and Atlético de Madrid (5-4 aggregate) in the Copa del Rey, with Ferran Torres’s semifinal winner proving decisive, per UEFA. Their 4-0 LaLiga and 5-2 Supercopa wins over Real Madrid this season showcase their attacking flair, led by Yamal (8 goals in the tournament) and Raphinha, despite Robert Lewandowski’s three-week hamstring absence. Barcelona’s Champions League semifinal against Inter Milan on April 30 adds pressure, but 26,000 culé fans and Ronald Araújo’s defensive solidity bolster their bid for a 32nd Copa del Rey.
FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid Decides Copa del Rey Glory
We’re concluding by emphasizing the stakes of this April 26, 2025, fixture at La Cartuja. FC Barcelona seeks their 32nd Copa del Rey to bolster their quadruple chase, while Real Madrid aims for their 21st to salvage a challenging season. This El Clásico will define legacies, with the victor lifting the trophy in front of 70,000 fans.
Here’s what you need to know about FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid:
- Match Overview: April 26, 2025, at Estadio La Cartuja, 4:00 PM EDT; Copa del Rey 2024-25 final.
- U.S. Viewing: ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, Fubo (free trial).
- Mexico/UK/Spain Viewing: Sky Sports México, Blue To Go (Mexico); Premier Sports (UK); La 1, RTVE Play (Spain).
- Key Players: Yamal, Torres (Barcelona); Mbappé, Vinícius (Real Madrid).
- Stakes: Barcelona leads Clásicos 2-0 in 2024-25; Madrid seeks 21st title.
from: elfutbolero.us