Barcelona and Real Madrid meet in Copa del Rey final with more than a trophy on the line
- Real Madrid faces Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday, April 26, 2025, with Kylian Mbappé dropped from the starting lineup at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville.
- This decision follows Mbappé injuring his right ankle ten days prior during a Champions League quarterfinal loss to Arsenal.
- Coach Carlo Ancelotti will start Brazil forwards Vinícius Júnior and Rodryo in a two-man attack for Madrid.
- Mbappé leads Madrid in scoring, while Robert Lewandowski, absent for Barcelona, netted 40 goals this season.
- Mbappé will start on the bench, and winning the trophy holds significant importance for both rival clubs this season.
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Barcelona vs Real Madrid 3-2: Thrilling El Clásico in Copa Del Rey final
Jules Kounde lashed home a dramatic extra-time winner as Barcelona beat Real Madrid 3-2 in a thrilling Copa del Rey final, claiming their second major trophy under Hansi Flick after a fiery Clasico in Seville. After a 2-2 draw across 90 minutes, the Barcelona defender struck from 22 yards out, drilling a powerful shot into the bottom corner to decide the first Clasico Copa Del Rey final since 2014. View this post on Instagram …
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