Barcelona Defeats Real Madrid 3-2 in Dramatic Copa del Rey Final

Barcelona triumphed over Real Madrid 3-2 in extra time during the Copa del Rey final. Pedri first-half goal was equalized by Vinícius and Mbappé for Madrid, with Ferran Torres later scoring the equalizer. In extra time, Joules Kounde pounced on a defensive mistake to net the winner, securing Barcelona first Copa del Rey title since 2021.

For the team, Barcelona triumphed in a dramatic Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid, securing a 3-2 victory after extra time. The match, held at Seville’s La Cartuja Stadium, witnessed intense action and controversy, with 70,000 spectators in attendance. Barcelona's Pedri opened the scoring in the 28th minute, marking his first goal in 15 matches.

However, Real Madrid made a thrilling comeback in the second half, with goals from Mbappé and Vinícius putting them ahead 2-1 by the 77th minute. Ferran Torres levelled the score in the 84th minute, sending the match into extra time. In the 115th minute, Barcelona capitalized on a defensive error from Madrid’s Modric and Diaz, as Joules Kounde netted the winning goal with a right-footed shot.

The final moments were filled with tension, including a controversial penalty decision in the 90+6’ minute, which was overturned by VAR, leading to a yellow card for Raphinha. Barcelona's win marks their first Copa del Rey title since 2021, with King Felipe VI awarding the trophy. The match was a true spectacle, filled with drama, controversy, and high stakes, showcasing the fierce rivalry between these two iconic clubs.