In a dramatic final at the Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville on April 26, 2025, FC Barcelona secured their 32nd Copa del Rey title and their third Clásico win of the season with a 3–2 victory over Real Madrid after extra time. The match, the 260th official encounter between these two giants, was a showcase of skill, passion, and controversy, marking a historic chapter in Spanish football.
The game began with an early advantage for Barça, when in the 28th minute Pedri, assisted by 17-year-old Lamine Yamal, placed a precise shot into the top right corner, giving the Blaugrana a 1–0 lead and setting the pace of the match. Real Madrid responded in the second half with Kylian Mbappé, who came off the bench and equalized with a powerful free kick in the 70th minute. Just seven minutes later, Tchouaméni scored with a header from a corner taken by Arda Güler, putting Madrid ahead 2–1.
When it seemed like Madrid was heading for victory in the final minutes, Ferran Torres equalized for Barcelona in the 84th minute, forcing extra time. The decisive goal came in the 116th minute, when Barça defender Jules Koundé intercepted a loose pass from Luka Modrić and shot directly through the defense, securing the win for the Catalans.
Steven Adrian Aviles ex student of Old Saybrook student “In a match that focused on the meaning of El Clasico Barcelona overcame Real Madrid 3-2 after extra time, I was rooting passionately for Barcelona to win but as the match went on it got even more exciting as the scores grew closer and even into extra time. A feeling grew inside me with adrenaline waiting to burst.”
Griffin Velardi also had this to say “I’ve been a barca fan since I could remember watching Messi. Seeing the team beat their rivals Real Madrid in El Clasico and also La Liga is so exciting and I can not wait to see how the rest of the season goes.”
The match was filled with disciplinary issues for Real Madrid. Antonio Rüdiger, who had already been substituted, was sent off for throwing an object at the referee during added time. Lucas Vázquez and Jude Bellingham were also sent off for aggressive protests after the final whistle. These incidents could lead to sanctions, and Rüdiger faces a possible suspension of up to 12 matches.
