Egypt Daily News – Barcelona secured the 2025 Copa del Rey title after a thrilling 3-2 victory over their arch-rivals Real Madrid in a match held on Saturday at the “La Cartuja” stadium.
Barcelona’s goals were scored by Pedri (28th minute) and Ferran Torres (84th and 116th minutes), while Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé and Aurélien Tchouaméni netted in the 70th and 77th minutes, respectively.
Barcelona regains the title after a 4-year absence
With this win, Barcelona returned to the Copa del Rey throne after a four-year hiatus, securing their 32nd title in the competition. They continue to top the list of most titles won, ahead of Athletic Bilbao (24 titles) and Real Madrid (20 titles).
Path to the final for both teams
Barcelona reached the final after defeating Atlético Madrid 5-4 on aggregate in the semifinals, while Real Madrid triumphed over Real Sociedad by the same score.
A Classic Copa del Rey Final after 11 years
This match marked the return of the Copa del Rey “El Clásico” for the first time since 2014, when Real Madrid won 2-1. However, this time, Hansi Flick’s team managed to turn the tables in their favor.
Barcelona continues their dominance over Real Madrid this season
Barcelona continued their dominance over Real Madrid this season, having already won the Spanish Super Cup in January with a 5-4 victory, despite previously suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat in the La Liga “El Clásico.”
Upcoming challenges for Barcelona
Barcelona now faces a tough challenge against Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League semifinals at the end of April, in addition to a crucial La Liga “El Clásico” on May 11. Barcelona currently leads the league table with 76 points, four points ahead of Real Madrid with just five matches remaining.
The Billion-Euro “El Clásico” and Player Values
According to “Transfermarkt,” Real Madrid’s market value stands at €1.27 billion, while Barcelona’s is €1.02 billion. Lamine Yamal and Pedri are considered the most valuable stars of the Catalan team.
