FC Barcelona and Real Madrid Set for Intense Copa del Rey Final Showdown

Sevilla, Spain — FC Barcelona and Real Madrid are set to face off in the 260th edition of their storied rivalry on Saturday at 4 p.m. ET in the 2024-25 Copa del Rey Final. The match will take place at the Estadio Olímpico de la Cartuja, with coverage on ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes.

This highly anticipated clash marks the eighth Copa del Rey Final between these two giants, with Real Madrid currently leading their rivalry by winning five of the previous encounters in the tournament’s finals. Barcelona, however, seeks to reverse their fortunes after winning both previous meetings this season: a dominant 4-0 triumph in October and a 5-2 victory in January.

Barcelona boasts a star-studded lineup, including Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, and Pedri, while Real Madrid features prominent players such as Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Jr., and Luka Modrić. Mbappé, who joined Real Madrid this season, has yet to secure a win against Barcelona.

The match promises to be intense, especially since both teams are vying for a domestic double, with Barcelona leading La Liga by four points ahead of Real Madrid. The stakes are high for Carlo Ancelotti‘s team, who could end the season with only one title if they do not emerge victorious this weekend.

Commentary will be provided by Ian Darke and Steve McManaman for the English audience, with Ricardo Ortiz, Mario Kempes, and Martin Ainstein covering the match in Spanish.

Alongside this final, soccer fans can catch additional live matches, including the FA Cup semifinals, and Bundesliga action on ESPN+, with pregame coverage starting at 3 p.m. ET for the Copa del Rey.

As the two clubs prepare for battle, fans eagerly anticipate seeing if Barcelona can clinch their 32nd Copa del Rey title or if Real Madrid will reclaim their status in this epic rivalry.