Barcelona Secures Copa del Rey Final Spot Against Real Madrid

Madrid, Spain — The final of the 2025 Copa del Rey is set after FC Barcelona defeated Atlético de Madrid 1-0 at the Metropolitano Stadium on Tuesday. A first-half goal from Ferran Torres, assisted by Lamine Yamal, propelled Barcelona into the championship match against fierce rivals Real Madrid.

Scheduled for April 26, the final will take place at the Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville. Although the exact kickoff time is pending, it is expected to start at 8 p.m. local time (1 p.m. in Honduras and Central America). The match will be broadcast live in the U.S. on ESPN+ and D-Sports.

This final marks the eighth encounter between Barcelona and Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey, with Madrid leading the head-to-head record in finals with four victories against Barcelona’s three. Previous encounters include memorable clashes such as Madrid’s 4-0 win in 1974 and Barcelona’s narrow 1-0 victory in 1968.

Barcelona has historically dominated this tournament, holding the record with 31 titles, while Real Madrid has captured 20. Their last Copa del Rey victory came in 2023 against Mallorca at the same venue.

The semifinal match against Atlético was intense, characterized by strong defensive play from both sides. Torres’ decisive goal came in the 27th minute after hitting the post, putting Barcelona ahead 5-4 on aggregate. While Atlético pressed for an equalizer, including a disallowed goal by Alexandre Sørloth in the 67th minute for offside, they could not break through Barcelona’s defense.

The upcoming final promises high stakes, as both teams are having remarkable seasons. Barcelona, managed by Hansi Flick, will aim to continue their title chase, while Carlo Ancelotti‘s Real Madrid looks to secure their 21st Copa del Rey title.

Notably, the history of “El Clásico” adds an extra layer of anticipation to the final. The last meeting between these two giants in a competitive final occurred on January 12, 2025, when Barcelona triumphed 5-2 in the Supercopa de España despite an early goal from Kylian Mbappé.

As the tournament progresses, the Copa del Rey continues to captivate fans with its unpredictability and the potential for historic moments. With pride and glory on the line, the tension is palpable as both teams prepare for this showpiece event.