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Engage and Conquer: FC Barcelona and Real Madrid Battle for Copa del Rey 2025 Title
It's been a thrilling ride to the finale of the Copa del Rey 2025, with FC Barcelona and Real Madrid preparing for a battle royale. Here's a lowdown on who's who and how they got here.
Football prodigy, Lamine Yamal, shone like a beacon in the semifinal clash between FC Barcelona and Atlético Madrid. The cunning 17-year-old put on a masterclass, causing chaos on the right flank, setting up Ferran Torres' score, and racking up yellow cards for the opposition — giving the blaugranas the edge.
Meanwhile, the other semifinal turned into an adrenaline-fueled rollercoaster. A riveting 4-4 draw between Real Madrid and Athletic Club got fans on their feet, with contentious referee decisions, multiple lead changes, and dramatic tension as the clock ticked down. Ancelotti’s troops managed to pull through in extra time, thanks to Rudiger's winner, ensuring their entrance to the showdown in Sevilla.
So, who's got what it takes to lay their hands on the Copa del Rey? Let's take a closer look at the teams and the players that make them tick.
The Lowdown: FC Barcelona
Barça reached the final after overcoming a stiff challenge from Atlético Madrid, with the promising Lamine Yamal proving to be their match winner. Despite the loss of top scorer, Robert Lewandowski, due to injury, Barça has remained a force to be reckoned with. With a dominating run in La Liga, they've maintained a sensational performance record, clinching 11 wins in their last 13 games across all tournaments.
Furthermore, Barcelona continued their unbeaten El Clasico streak with their victory in the Spanish Supercup final. Bookmakers have their sights set on the Catalan giants, with most predictions tipping them to clinch the Copa del Rey 2025 final, possibly with a scoreline like 3-1[4][5].
The Lowdown: Real Madrid
Real Madrid, currently second in La Liga, have been grappling with inconsistent form, coughing up losses in 3 out of their last 6 matches. The White Squadron are fighting tooth and nail to save their season, as the future of manager Carlo Ancelotti appears uncertain.
Although Real Madrid enjoys victory in more Copa del Rey finals against Barcelona, their recent struggles raise questions about their ability to outclass the opposition[2][3].
Get ready for the ultimate La Liga showdown on Saturday, April 26, at 10:00 PM (peninsular time) at the Estadio de la Cartuja in Seville. Tune in to La 1 on TVE, our streaming platform, or the free Catalan signal to catch all the action[1]. Stay tuned for real-time updates during the match, as well as the exciting minute-by-minute coverage on our website[1]. Let the games begin!
- FC Barcelona's 17-year-old prodigy, Lamine Yamal, produced an average of 1 yellow card per game in the semifinals of Copa del Rey 2025, causing chaos on the right flank and setting up Ferran Torres' goal.
- In the European leagues, Ferran Torres, a player for FC Barcelona, scored a goal during the semifinal clash against Atlético Madrid, with an assist from the 30-year-old Forward, Lamine Yamal.
- As the Copa del Rey 2025 approaches, fans eagerly look forward to the European-level football battle between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, hoping for a thrilling game similar to their previous matches that were often equalized towards the end.
- Barcelona's average scoreline in their victories across all tournaments recently has been 3-1, according to bookmakers' predictions for the upcoming Copa del Rey 2025 final against Real Madrid.
- Despite Real Madrid's struggles with inconsistent form in La Liga, they still hold a significant lead over FC Barcelona in the number of Copa del Rey titles won against them; however, their current form raises questions about their ability to outclass the opposition in the upcoming final match, much like the tight semifinal matches witnessed in the past.
