Overview
- Barcelona triumphed 3-2 over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final, with Jules Koundé scoring the winning goal in the 116th minute of extra time.
- The match ended in controversy as referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea issued red cards to Real Madrid's Antonio Rüdiger, Lucas Vázquez, and Jude Bellingham after a disputed free-kick decision.
- Antonio Rüdiger, who threw an ice pack toward the referee and allegedly insulted him in German, faces a potential suspension of four to twelve matches under Spanish Football Federation regulations.
- Real Madrid had criticized the referee's appointment before the match, canceling their pre-game press conference and training, which added tension to the high-stakes final.
- Barcelona’s victory keeps them on track for a potential treble this season, while Real Madrid awaits disciplinary rulings that could impact their La Liga campaign.