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Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid: Dramatic Extra-Time Victory Secures Copa del Rey Title
On April 26, 2025, at the La Cartuja Stadium in Seville, Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3-2 in a thrilling Copa del Rey final, claiming their record 32nd title. (Source)
Match Summary:
28th Minute: Pedri scored to give Barcelona an early lead.
Second Half: Kylian Mbappe equalized with a free-kick, and then Aurélien Tchouaméni headed in to put Real Madrid ahead 2-1.
84th Minute: Ferran Torres scored to level the match at 2-2.
116th Minute: Jules Koundé scored the winning goal for Barcelona during extra time. (Source)
Key Highlights:
Ferran Torres was named Man of the Match for his outstanding performance.
Refereeing Controversy: Before the match, Real Madrid released a critical video about the match referee on their club TV channel. In response, referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea held an emotional press conference, leading Real Madrid to boycott their pre-match press conference and training session. (Source)
Antonio Rüdiger received a red card after the match for inappropriate behavior toward the referee and could face a suspension of 4 to 12 matches. (Source)
With this victory, Barcelona extended their record with their 32nd Copa del Rey title. This was the first Copa del Rey final between these two rivals since 2014. (Source)
This electrifying El Clásico will be remembered as one of the most thrilling finals for football fans around the world.
