Overview
- Real Madrid secured a 5-4 aggregate victory over Real Sociedad after a dramatic 4-4 draw in the second leg, with Antonio Rudiger scoring the decisive goal in extra time.
- Barcelona and Atletico Madrid will face off on April 2 in the second leg of their semifinal, with the winner advancing to meet Real Madrid in the final on April 26 in Seville.
- Barcelona remains unbeaten in 2025 across all competitions and is pursuing a treble, with manager Hansi Flick emphasizing the importance of winning silverware this season.
- Atletico Madrid, struggling with recent poor form, views the Copa del Rey as their last realistic chance for a trophy this season, which could also impact Diego Simeone's future as head coach.
- The final at Estadio La Cartuja will mark Real Madrid's second Copa del Rey final in three seasons, with their last title win in 2023.