Barcelona and Real Madrid meet in Copa del Rey final with more than a trophy on the line
- Barcelona and fierce rivals Real Madrid meet today, April 26, 2025, in the Copa del Rey final in Seville.
- This match occurs amid tensions following referees' public statements about Real Madrid TV videos.
- Real Madrid called the designated referees' statements unacceptable and refused pre-match activities.
- A Friday statement from Real Madrid called the referees' remarks "unacceptable."
- Real Madrid demands changing officials and reportedly considers withdrawing from the final.
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Tension in Spain: Will Frenkie de Jong and Barcelona strike first blow against Real Madrid?
The Netherlands is enjoying King's Day this Saturday, but in Spain everyone is captivated by the first of two 'royal' fixtures. The final of the Copa del Rey between Barcelona and Real Madrid tonight (kick-off at 22:00) may be a kind of appetizer for the league meeting on 11 May, but there is 'just' a cup to be won. Who will strike the first blow?
The liturgy of the final of the Cup acquires world resonance
In the glory cast, the Copa del Rey is the title least valued by the big teams, but tonight there are two powerful reasons for the small to become gigantic. One is purely sporty: the day of the Copa final is the best of the year for the national football liturgy. The other goes further: it is played by Real Madrid and Barça, which means that the symbolic container of both will make the party an emotional burst with worldwide resonance.
Copa Del Rey Final: Real Madrid and Barcelona lock horns in storied Spanish Cup finale
Barcelona, in scintillating form, faces a stumbling Real Madrid in Saturday’s Copa del Rey final that offers the Catalan side a chance to inflict a third humiliation on its rival, which is seeking redemption as it bids to avoid a trophyless campaign.
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