Overview
- Barcelona secured a 3-2 victory over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final at La Cartuja in Sevilla, with Jules Koundé scoring the decisive goal in extra time.
- The match featured goals from Pedri, Ferran Torres, Kylian Mbappé, and Aurélien Tchouaméni, with VAR overturning a late penalty decision in regulation time.
- Real Madrid faced disciplinary fallout as Antonio Rüdiger, Lucas Vázquez, and Jude Bellingham were sent off after the final whistle for misconduct.
- Barcelona fans celebrated the victory in Sevilla and back in Barcelona, while coach Hansi Flick praised his team's resilience ahead of upcoming Champions League commitments.
- The officiating and VAR decisions remain a focal point of debate, following Real Madrid’s pre-match protest against the refereeing appointments.