Barcelona stunned Real Madrid in an unforgettable Copa del Rey final, winning 3-2 after a thrilling battle. With relentless attacks, last-minute drama, and heroic performances, Barcelona lifted the trophy in style, leaving fans on both sides breathless and amazed.
Thrilling Final at La Cartuja Stadium
Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3-2 in an epic Copa del Rey final on Saturday night at Seville’s La Cartuja stadium.
Jules Koundé was the hero, scoring the winning goal deep into extra time.
In front of a loud and excited crowd, Barcelona lifted their record-extending 32nd Copa del Rey title. The match had everything — goals, drama, red cards, and a stunning finish that fans will remember for a long time.
First Half: Barcelona Take the Lead
Barcelona dominated the first half. They controlled the game with great passing and strong attacks.
In the 28th minute, young star Pedri opened the scoring with a beautiful curling shot from outside the box into the top corner.
Barcelona almost scored again when Ferran Torres headed the ball onto the post just before halftime.
Real Madrid struggled to find their rhythm, and Barcelona looked comfortable going into the break with a 1-0 lead.
Second Half: Madrid Fight Back
After halftime, Real Madrid looked much better. Coach Carlo Ancelotti made a big move by bringing in Kylian Mbappé, who had been recovering from an ankle injury.
Mbappé quickly changed the pace of the game. In the 70th minute, he scored the equalizer with a clever low shot from a free kick.
Just seven minutes later, Aurélien Tchouaméni gave Madrid the lead with a strong header from a corner.
At that point, it seemed like Madrid had all the momentum. But Barcelona were not ready to give up.
In the 84th minute, Ferran Torres scored for Barcelona after a quick counterattack. His goal made it 2-2 and pushed the match into extra time.
Extra Time: Koundé’s Magic Moment
Both teams were tired but kept pushing for the winning goal.
As the clock ticked toward penalties, Jules Koundé stepped up.
In the 116th minute, he intercepted a pass from Madrid’s Brahim Díaz and blasted a shot from 25 yards into the bottom corner of the net, beating Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
The Barcelona fans erupted with joy as their team took the 3-2 lead.
Red Cards and Tensions Rise
The end of the match saw tempers flare.
Real Madrid players Antonio Rüdiger and Lucas Vázquez, who had already been substituted, were shown red cards for arguing from the bench.
After the final whistle, star midfielder Jude Bellingham also received a red card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
It was a rough ending to a tough night for Madrid.
Barcelona’s Season Looks Bright
After winning this Copa del Rey final, Barcelona now have a lot of momentum.
They are set to face Inter Milan in the Champions League semifinals on Wednesday.
They also sit four points ahead of Madrid in La Liga, putting them in a strong position to chase more trophies.
Ferran Torres, named player of the match, said after the game:
“Happy and tired. Without a doubt, it was the most physically demanding game of my life. But it tastes better beating Real Madrid!”
More Trouble for Real Madrid
This loss was another blow for Real Madrid.
Earlier, they were knocked out of the Champions League by Arsenal.
There are also questions about the future of coach Carlo Ancelotti, who may leave this summer to manage the Brazil national team.
Barcelona, meanwhile, have now beaten Real Madrid three times this season, including big wins in the Spanish Super Cup and La Liga.
With their latest victory, Barcelona continue to show they are back among Europe’s elite.
