The greatest rivalry of Spanish football writes a new chapter tonight, because Barcelona will receive Real Madrid in the oral watering of the Copa del Rey finals at the Seville’s La Cartuja stadium on April 26. This El Clasico is not just about silver – it could also set the tone for the exciting Laliga Title race where both sides are locked.
Barcelona, the most decorated club Copa del Rey with 31 titles, has first occurred since 2021, when they broke away from Athletic Bilbao. Real Madrid with 20 crowns Copa performs in his second final in three seasons and beat Osasun in 2023.
Given their current form, Barcelona will confidently head to the final nasty, when he crushed Madrid 4-0 in Bernabe in Lalize and sent them 5-2 in Supercopa at the beginning of this year.
But in a one -off El Clasico, the form often comes out of the window. With the pride, history and main trophies on the line this evening in Seville promises unforgettable.
Flick vs Anelotti: Tactical Battle
Hansi Flick, after enjoying early success in Barcelona, holds a psychological advantage to the finals. Under his leadership, Barca has already defeated Real Madrid twice this season, including a significant victory of 5-2 in the Spanish final of the Super Cup in January.
Through the excavation, Carlo Ancelotti faces a swirling rumor about his future. The news said the Italian could leave right after the final, but Ancelotti quickly denied them.
Today’s last represents 260. Competitive meetings between Barcelona and Real Madrid – and the eighth time both giants met in the final of Copa del Rey. Historically, Madrid holds a slight advantage and won four of the previous seven meetings.
Team News
Barcelona was included in a large wound with Robert Lewandowski excluded injuries. However, Ferran Torres, currently cooperation in the competition, will transfer responsibility forward.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, was strengthened by the inclusion of Kylian Mbappe in the MatchDay team. The French SuperStar, which limited last week against Arsenal, is reportedly fit and rarely chase its second trophy from its significant move to Madrid.
HISTORY
2011: Under Jose Mourinho, Madrid ended 18-year-old drought by defeating Barcelona 1-0 Pep Guardiola in the next time, thanks to the header from Cristian Ronald.
2014: The final, which remembered the incredible solo goal Gareth Bale – a breathtaking sprint along the touch line, which after the opening Angel di Maria sealed 2-1 victories for Madrid.
Real Madrid also won the title in 1936 and 1975, while Barcelona raised the trophy in 1968, 1983 and 1990.
When will the Copa del Rey finals between Barcelona and Real Madrid?
The Copa del Rey final will start 27 April at 1:30 in the morning for spectators in India. The match will take place at the La Cartuja stadium in Spain Seville.
Where can fans in India watch the Copa del Rey final?
Indian fans can watch the match live online via the FanCode application and website.
However, the game will not be broadcast on any television channel in India.
Expected lineups: Barcelona vs Real Madrid, Copa del Rey
Barcelona (4-2-3-1):
Szczesny (GK); Only CBARS, IIGO from Martinů, Martin; Jong, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Gavi, Raphinha; Ferran Torres.
Real Madrid (4-2-3-1):
Curtois (GK); Valverde, numbness, rediger, Franciscans; Modric, scholar; Rodrygo, Rodrygo, Vinicius jr.; Mbapping.
Published:
Saurabh Kumar
Published on:
April 26, 2025
