Barcelona Triumphs in Copa del Rey as El Clasico Delivers Drama, Records, and Rising Stars
Barcelona claimed the 2024-25 Copa del Rey title after a thrilling 3-2 extra-time victory over Real Madrid in a fiercely contested El Clasico final at EstadioOlímpic de Sevilla. The match saw Pedri score first for Barcelona, followed by a Real Madrid comeback with goals from KylianMbappe and AurelienTchouameni. Ferran Torres equalized late in regular time, and Jules Kounde sealed the win with a long-range strike deep into extra time, wrapping up a dramatic 120-minute showdown.
The win marked a significant milestone for Barcelona manager Hansi Flick, who became only the second coach in club history to win his first three El Clasico matches, following in Pep Guardiola's footsteps. Barcelona’s dominance over their arch-rivals this season spanned across La Liga, the Spanish Super Cup, and now Copa del Rey. The intensity of the final also mirrored the 2010/2011 Copa del Rey clash between the two sides, which similarly extended to extra time.
Youngster Lamine Yamal continued to shine in high-stakes encounters, contributing to goals in all three El Clasico meetings this season through a mix of goals and assists. Meanwhile, Real Madrid’s KylianMbappe scored his 34th goal of the season, surpassing club legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Ruud van Nistelrooy for the most goals in a debut campaign. With several league matches still to play, Mbappe is on the verge of setting a new club record, highlighting the individual brilliance on both sides in this historic rivalry.
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