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Barcelona Triumphs Over Real Madrid in Extra-Time Copa del Rey Final

Jules Koundé’s 116th-minute goal secured a 3-2 victory, marking Barcelona’s record-extending 32nd Copa del Rey title and fueling their treble ambitions.

Soccer Football - Copa del Rey - Final - FC Barcelona v Real Madrid - Estadio de La Cartuja, Seville, Spain - April 27, 2025 FC Barcelona's Jules Kounde celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates REUTERS/Marcelo Del Pozo
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Overview

  • Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3-2 in a dramatic Copa del Rey final in Seville, with Jules Koundé scoring the decisive goal in extra time.
  • Pedri opened the scoring for Barcelona, while Kylian Mbappé and Aurélien Tchouaméni gave Real Madrid a temporary second-half lead before Ferran Torres equalized late to force extra time.
  • The victory is Barcelona’s third consecutive El Clasico win this season, following dominant performances in La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup.
  • The match was preceded by controversy, as Real Madrid accused the referee of bias and boycotted pre-match media obligations, though they ultimately participated.
  • Barcelona now turns its focus to a Champions League semifinal against Inter Milan, while Real Madrid faces pressure to recover in La Liga with five matches remaining.