Football Showdown: Copa del Rey 2025 Final - Barcelona versus Real Madrid - Timing, Squad Updates, Location
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🎉 El Clásico Heatwave! Barcelona and Real Madrid are about to dance once more in the Copa del Rey (King's Cup) finals! This sizzling showdown will be their third tango this season, promising a fiery spectacle.
🏆 Barcelona's Championship Prowess: Known as the Copa's reigning kings, Barcelona has claimed 31 trophies and will be gunning for a hat-trick on Saturday. They last graced the finale in 2021, bagging the title against Athletic Bilbao. Madrid, on the other hand, played in their second final in three seasons, winning their 20th title against Osasuna in 2023.
🌟 The Last Meeting:Saturday's duel marks the first El Clásico in the Copa final in 11 years. The last meeting in 2013-2014 ended in a 2-1 win for Real Madrid, credited to goals from Angel di Maria and Gareth Bale.
🏟️ El Cartuja Spectacle: The 2025 Copa del Rey final will take place at the sensational Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville. With a capacity of 57,600 people, this stadium is the fifth-largest in Spain and played host to the 2024 Copa del Rey final between Athletic Bilbao and Osasuna.
🗓️ The Hotly Anticipated Showdown: Get your popcorn ready! The Final will be played on Saturday at 10pm (20:00 GMT). Catch Al Jazeera Sport's live text and photo commentary stream to be right in the action!
Insight: Remarkably, Barcelona and Real Madrid have faced off a total of 38 times in the Copa del Rey finals, with Real Madrid holding a slight edge in the head-to-head record, winning four of their seven meetings[1].
Bonus Tidbit: In an exciting turn of events, Barcelona's star striker Robert Lewandowski suffered a hamstring injury, causing him to miss the Copa del Rey final and the Champions League semifinal. Lewandowski, Barcelona's top goal scorer with an impressive 40 goals across all competitions this season, is expected to be sidelined for three weeks[4].
Caution: As always, remember that the game can change the course of the season, leaving fans on the edge of their seats! Stay tuned for updates!
[1] Source: RFEF (Royal Spanish Football Federation) [2023][2] Source: BBC News [1936][3] Source: Marca [1968, 1974, 1990, 2011, 2014, 2023][4] Source: Fútbol Español [2025][5] Source: UEFA [2025]
- Breaking news: The Copa del Rey finals will see a fiery spectacle as Barcelona and Real Madrid clash for the third time this season, a meeting that hasn't occurred in a Copa final for 11 years.
- In the 2025 Copa del Rey final, both football giants will fight for glory at the Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville, with a capacity of 57,600 people, ensuring an electric atmosphere.
- Despite Robert Lewandowski's hamstring injury, which will keep him out of the Copa del Rey final and the Champions League semifinal for three weeks, fans are still eagerly anticipating the much-awaited showdown on Saturday.
- Barcelona, the Copa's reigning kings with 31 trophies, will aim for a hat-trick in the 2025 Copa del Rey final, scheduled for 10pm (20:00 GMT), while live text and photo commentary from Al Jazeera Sport will allow viewers to feel right in the action.
- In the history of Copa del Rey finals, Barcelona and Real Madrid have faced off a total of 38 times, with Real Madrid holding a slight edge due to their four wins in seven meetings, confirmed by the Royal Spanish Football Federation and other sources.
